Cigarettes Laurens

ID(s):
1927038Z0 et 1927038Z1
Subject
A French resident in Alexandria, Edouard Laurens has been manufacturing cigarettes there for the French market since at least 1888 under a Belgian-registered company: Le Khédive. In 1912, this company was partially sold to the English firm Ed. Laurens Ltd.

Description:
An Arab rider is riding a white horse that he stops in front of the Pyramids. He holds a lit cigarette in his hand.

Source:
1927038Z0: Private collection
Publisher
1927038Z0 : "Les Nouvelles Affiches Cappiello Devambez Gravr. Socté.Anme. 32, rue Beaujon, PARIS"
1927038Z1 : "Les Nouvelles Affiches Cappiello Devambez Gravr. Socté.Anme. 32, rue Beaujon, PARIS"
Date:
1927
Language: 1927038Z0 : Français
1927038Z1 : Arabe
Dimensions (cm):
1927038Z0 : 161 x 121
1927038Z1 : 160 x 119
Signature:
1927038Z0: Dated, bottom right
1927038Z1: Dated, bottom right
Reference Devambez: 5600
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Genesis of the poster