Nothing says enjoying a nice Cuban cigar quite like a little bit of racism! You would never think about seeing something that alluded to genocide, slavery or racism today, but 19th century cigar box illustrations sure didn’t hold to that standard.
These things are collector’s items and conversation starters, definitely. As for a children’s show and tell item, heck no! The 19th century cigar box illustrations are meant to be treated like you would your drunk, racist aunt. You can’t keep her quiet, but you sure can laugh at her behind her back/to her face. Undoubtedly, these cigar box illustrations display the more interesting skeletons in North America’s closet.
