Contributed by Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum
Description
Lucky Strike cigarettes were originally sold in a green package. In the late 20s and early 30s, women began smoking in greater numbers. The Lucky Strike brand, however, was unfashionable because its green package clashed with the fashions of the day. But the company worked to make it desirable for women.
During World War Two, the green and red package changed to white and red because, it was claimed, the green pigment was needed for war purposes.
About This Item
- Title: Lucky Strike Green cigarette tin, ca. 1930
- Creator: American Tobacco Company
- Creation Date: circa 1930
- Subject Date: circa 1930
- Location: Littleton, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Tin
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum1678 U.S. Route 1, Littleton, ME 04730
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