Camel 75 Years
Name/Title
Camel 75 YearsEntry/Object ID
2025.7.169Scope and Content
This poster marks Camel’s 75th anniversary with a playful, cartoon‑driven celebration of its long association with American motorsport, featuring the brand’s anthropomorphic camel mascot dressed as a victorious racing driver, champagne spraying as race cars circle behind him. The imagery blends parody and promotion: medals, racing suit, and trackside action evoke the Camel GT series while the tagline “Camel. 75 Years And Still Smokin’.” turns the milestone into a boast about longevity and cultural presence. Bright colors, exaggerated character design, and the festive composition place it firmly in the late‑1980s/early‑1990s advertising aesthetic, where tobacco brands leaned heavily on lifestyle imagery to reinforce identity and appeal.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Posters