Afrikaner Tobacco tin

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Name/Title

Afrikaner Tobacco tin

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.723

Description

Afrikaner Smoking mixture tobacco tin

Context

Afrikander Tobacco refers to a vintage brand, specifically "Afrikander Smoking Mixture," produced by Cohen Weenen & Co. in London, popular in the early 20th century, known for its distinct tins featuring wagons and bold graphics, primarily sold in the UK and South Africa, and now a sought-after collector's item in the tobacciana market.

Category

Tobacco & Smoking

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Location

* Untyped Location

C3S1