Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE During an early 20th-century little Broadway theater performance, a well-dressed young gentleman lit a "Between the Acts" cigar during the intermission. He was seated in a private box near the stage. As the house lights dimmed to signal the end of the intermission, he missed the signal. Instead, just as the curtain rose, a thick plume of his cigar smoke wafted from his box onto the stage, catching the spotlight. The actors faltered, momentarily confused, as the audience started laughing and pointing. Embarrassed but determined to play it cool, the man leaned forward, cigar in hand, and gave an exaggerated bow, assuming the audience's laughter was directed at him. The crowd roared with approval, and the actors played along, pretending to tip their hats in return. For a brief moment, the man became an unintended part of the show. However, his date and eventual wife remembered much longer, teasing him about his "Broadway debut" for many years to come. Between the Acts" little cigars were introduced in the late 19th century as a smaller, more convenient alternative to full-sized cigars. The name reflected their intended use, enjoyed in short breaks during intermissions or "between the acts" of a play or performance. Smokers appreciated their quick smoking time and rich flavor, often comparing them to premium full-sized cigars. They were often sold in decorative tins, which have become collectible items today. Their compact size and stylish branding made them especially popular during the Gilded Age and the early 20th century. Their popularity declined after World War I with the rise of cigarettes, which were more convenient and widely marketed. Not to mention all that medical evidence about the harmful effects of cigarettes and cigars. This “Between the Acts” tin is a nifty little all-purpose box. It is in nearly excellent condition, in comparison to so many others out there. The box is in an optimal structural state with very strong lettering and graphics. It has an outstanding gloss. The original “Between the Acts” paper liner is included inside. No leftover cigars, sad to say. We date the box to the 1930s or 1940s because of the tax stamp printing on the back side. Measures nearly 3.5 x 3 x 1/3 inches (8.5 x 7.75 x 1 cm). Such a handy little box has a million potential uses, from storing expensive earrings or fishing hooks to petite car parts and a small inertial confinement fusion reactor. Well, maybe not the last one. Still, a neat bit of tobacciana for the collector and connoisseur. Carefully packed and shipped to you. Check out our other tin boxes and ware at www.ebay.com/str/agitpropshoppe HL26011
Price: 10.49 USD
Location: Michigan
End Time: 2025-02-09T21:25:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Brand: Between the Acts
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
