Packet of 'De Reszke Minors' Cigarettes
- PART OF:
- Selection of Cigarette Packets
- maker:
- J Millhoff & Company Limited
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Packet of 'De Reszke' minors cigarettes by J Millhoff & Co. Ltd., Picadilly, London, 1920-1950
De Reszke cigarettes are named after Jean de Reszke (1850-1925), a famous Polish opera singer, and were advertised as ‘the Aristocrat of Cigarettes’. They are believed to have been produced by J Millhoff, a Russian cigarette maker living in London. He created a special blend of tobacco that – it was believed – would not damage the famous singer’s voice. In gratitude Millhoff was allowed to sell the blend as ‘De Reszke’ cigarettes.
Details
- Category:
- Smoking
- Object Number:
- 1999-299/2
- Materials:
- card
- Measurements:
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overall: 18 mm x 47 mm x 77 mm,
- type:
- cigarette packet
- credit:
- McPhail, Mary
