Framed Vintage Tennis Cigarette Card, c. 1936, "Low Backhand Drive"

authentic cigarette card set in a custom mat and a new frame.

external dimensions of frame are 6.25" x 6.25".

these original, vintage cigarette cards were produced in 1936 by John Player & Sons. the perfect gift for the tennis player in your life!

introduced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a marketing tool by cigarette manufacturers to boost brand loyalty, these small cards featured a wide range of subjects, including sports figures, actors, and animals. they quickly became a hit amongst collectors, with the goal being to acquire every card in a set.