BDV tobacco

Double sided tobacco /cigarette sign

Dimensions
W: 51cm (20in) x H: 30cm (12in)

Era
1920's

Notes
BDV stood for Best Dark Virginia a brand of cigarettes and tobacco introduced by Carrera Ltd around 1900. The brand was heavily marketed as a rich full bodied Virginia tobacco to appeal to smokers who preferred darker blends

Condition Rusting and enamel loss at top edge and near bolt holes are consistent with natural age and outdoor exposure