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Cigar Maker Ad
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Trade card of H. Rolfs Cigar Manufacturing Co. of Milwaukee advertising their Golden Horn cigars. The card depicts a cartoon-like drummer with the caption: "Ready for Action." The card was part of a collection of Claus Holst of Mischicot, Wisconsin.
circa 1910-1919
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W012NI1
WHi 37897
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