Kane-Greenberg collection of cigar label proofs
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Arrangement Note
Proof books are filed alphabetically by letter, then by number. Books with no letter markings are filed after those with letters. Some proof books are filed in small portfolios, which are housed together, in numerical order. Proof books with no markings are filed at the end of the collection. Cigar brands are noted when apparent.
Organization of the Collection
This collection is organized into series:
Series I: "A" Numbers
Series II: "C" Numbers
Series III: "K" Numbers
Series IV: "M" Numbers"
Series V: Books With Numbers and No Letters
Series VI: Books With No Markings
Series VII: Portfolios
Series VIII: Oversize Materials
Scope and Contents Note
The Kane-Greenberg Collection of Cigar Label Proofs spans the period from ca. 1890 to ca. 1930 and contains progressive chromolithograph proof books for cigar box labels. These proofs were used to check color quality. Brands from most of the major cigar companies of the time period are represented in the collection. The collection provides a wealth of material for studying the various American advertising themes and iconographic motifs used in the promotion and marketing of a single product. The books are arranged by the letter and number codes printed on them by Consolidated.
Access to Collection
Open to qualified researchers by appointment only. Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. To schedule an appointment, contact the Print Room Librarian at printroom@nyhistory.org.
Use Restrictions
Taking images of documents from the library collections for reference purposes by using hand-held cameras and in accordance with the library's photography guidelines is encouraged. As an alternative, patrons may request up to 20 images per day from staff. Application to use images from this collection for publication should be made in writing to: Department of Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5194, rightsandrepro@nyhistory.org. Phone: (212) 873-3400 ext. 282.
Copyrights and other proprietary rights may subsist in individuals and entities other than the New-York Historical Society, in which case the patron is responsible for securing permission from those parties. For fuller information about rights and reproductions from N-YHS visit: https://www.nyhistory.org/about/rights-reproductions
Preferred Citation Note
This collection should be cited as: Kane-Greenberg Collection of Cigar Label Proofs, PR 242, Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections, The New-York Historical Society.
Provenance
Gift of Raymond Kane, Stanley Greenberg, Neil Greenberg, and Morris Greenberg, 1983.