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Title:
Blackwell's Durham Telegraph dime novel promotion : coupon from Blackwell's Durham Tobacco Co.,
Date:
1896
Description:
Blackwell's Durham Telegraph, the advertising arm of Blackwell's Genuine Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco, sent promotional coupons with illustrations of : paper dolls, silver scarf pins, silver-plated tableware, razors, scissors, or pocketwatches. The items are sent from Durham, North Carolina to customers via mail by Blackwell's Durham Telegraph. Blackwell's Durham Telegraph sent coupons to customers who bought cigarettes around the world. Customers who regularly bought Blackwell's cigarette accumulated coupons for redemption.
Source:
Tobacco collection, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Durham (N.C.) -- Commerce -- History -- 19th century
Durham (N.C.) -- History
Blackwell's Genuine Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco
Advertising -- North Carolina -- Tobacco
Blackwell's Durham Telegraph

Geographic Term:
Durham (N.C.)

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