1912 S110 Tobacco Pillow Top Silk No 11 Hamilton King Cabaret Dancers Rare For Sale

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1912 S110 Tobacco Pillow Top Silk No 11 Hamilton King Cabaret Dancers Rare:
$495.00

Large-format color textile tobacco premium measuring approximately 22.5 × 22.75 inches, featuring four fashionable theatrical dancers illustrated by noted American artist Hamilton King.

The four individually titled figures are:

Serpentine Dancer
Cabaret Dancer
Spanish Dancer
Light Opera Dancer

The center features theatrical masks, a fan and floral decoration, while the four dancer images are surrounded by printed red cross-stitch borders and floral motifs.The lower corner is printed “No. 11,” identifying the design as Hamilton King Cabaret Dancers in the S110 tobacco-premium pillow-top series. The S110 series included a variety of large textile designs incorporating imagery associated with contemporary tobacco silks, including baseball players, American Indians, Hamilton King girls, birds, military figures and other subjects.

These large pillow tops were offered as tobacco-premium redemption items associated with Helmar and Turkey Red tobacco promotions. The S110 series is now collected alongside early tobacco cards and cigarette silks.Hamilton King (1871–1915) was a prominent American illustrator particularly known for his elegant depictions of women during the early 20th century. His work was widely reproduced in advertising and tobacco-premium imagery.

Excellent antique condition, with strong original color and a remarkably attractive overall appearance. Expected folds and creases from storage, light handling and minor edge wear/fraying as shown. No backing or pillow filling; this is the original unmounted textile/pillow top.Dimensions: approximately 22.5 × 22.75 inches.

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