Framed Antique Race Horse Derby Cigarette Card c. 1928, Cyclonic green white pattern back of frame has hooks

back of frame has hooks for hanging on wall

plate production slowed after WWI when Victorian frivolity and lavishness were replaced by the sensibility of the post-war Modern era

this particular set was produced by Player's Cigarettes in 1938

the collection features a vibrant series of 50 cards illustrating the silk racing outfits of prominent jockeys and their respective horse owners

and coursing

Framed Antique Race Horse Derby Cigarette Card c. 1928, Cyclonic green white pattern back of frame has hooksauthentic, antique cigarette cards set in custom double mats and a new frame (with glass). external dimensions of frame are 6. 25" x 6. 25". sawtooth hanger on back for wall hanging. introduced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a marketing tool by cigarette manufacturers to boost brand loyalty, these small cards featured a wide range of subjects, including sports figures, actors, and animals. they quickly became a hit amongst collectors,