Life, 1911-01-26 · page 44 of 44
Life — January 26, 1911 — page 44: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a Pall Mall cigarette advertisement, not a political cartoon. The page features architectural sketches of luxurious Egyptian hotels (Semiramis Hotel Cairo, Shepherd's Hotel, and Ghezireh Palace Hotel) to establish an upscale setting. The ad targets wealthy, cultured men by associating the cigarettes with exclusive venues in Egypt—then a fashionable winter destination for the British elite. The price notation ("A Shilling in London / A Quarter Here") suggests this appeared in a British publication, emphasizing the product's availability in prestigious international locations. The heraldic crest reinforces the brand's sophistication and status appeal.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Semiramis Kotel-Cairo PALL MALL FAMOUS CIGARETTES Lgypt also evidences their popularity among men of cultured taste Pall Mall Famous Cigar- ettes are to be had at the world renowned hotels, clubs and cafes of this winter paradise. A Shilling, in London i Quarter Here Gheziren Palace Hotel-Cairo comicbooks.com