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- Cigar Lighter & Cutter, "Smoke George W. Childs Cigars," circa 1877 - George W. Childs was an influential Philadelphia newspaper publisher. He lent his name to a brand of cigars, and is depicted as the figure on this novelty item. The box in the center cuts the cigar using a key-wind mechanism. At either end are matches which light a kerosene filled reservoir at the top.
- circa 1877
- Collections - Artifact
Cigar Lighter & Cutter, "Smoke George W. Childs Cigars," circa 1877
George W. Childs was an influential Philadelphia newspaper publisher. He lent his name to a brand of cigars, and is depicted as the figure on this novelty item. The box in the center cuts the cigar using a key-wind mechanism. At either end are matches which light a kerosene filled reservoir at the top.