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Tobacconists' figures

Scope note

Use for shop signs in the form of various types of figures, usually of carved wood, advertising tobacco products; popular in Europe from the 17th century and America from the 18th century until the early 20th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000254296

Broader Terms used

shop signs

Narrower Terms used

cigar-store figures

Equivalent Terms used

tobacconist's figure

Created

13yrs ago

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