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The Outer Box Revenue Stamp Bottom Brand Sales Labour The Inner Box |
While the tax stamp and bottom brand were legally required, most of the other components of the box promoted brand image and sales. By 1897, the appearance of the cigar box had become more or less set and the components standardized. |
FRONT BRAND
The front panel of the box might be inked or branded with the name of the manufacturer, the name of the cigar or the cigar size: Londres, Panatelas, Perfectos, etc.
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BACK BRAND
If present, usually the name and location of the manufacturer.
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