It is likely that this particular tin hails from the latter period- the 1900-1920's. A definitive date cannot be determined unless enough of the paper Federal Revenue Tobacco seal remains in tact as this seal is always dated.

This image was used by The American Tobacco Company of Wisconsin to sell their product; the lithographed tin was manufactured by the B. Leidersdorf Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Measuring 7 inches high x 5 ¾ inches wide, the condition of the tin is a 9 out of 10--- very fine, sporting a superb lithograph on both sides with just a few very, very minor and superficial scratches and early paper bits—remnants of the original green paper Federal Tobacco Seal---that are adhered to the surface (as seen in photos). The tobacco tin also retains its original bail handle and tin lid. (Please disregard any areas of the tin that appear to be lighter than others; this is due to lighting conditions and surface reflections only. The orange color is uniform and even throughout the surface area of this tin.) Some faint evidence of very superficial rust is noted on the cover and on the base of the tin with no impact on structural integrity.

The American Tobacco Company changed the name of its product to BIGGER HAIR tobacco in the late 1920’s when the previous moniker became less socially acceptable. At that time, the material out of which the tobacco container was constructed was changed from tin to heavy cardboard.

Truly an extraordinarily RARE piece of Black Memorabilia seldom found in this phenomenally pristine condition complete with bail handle and lid!