ANTIQUE TIN ADVERTISEMENT FOR PRINCE ALBERT TOBACCO.

ANTIQUE TIN ADVERTISEMENT FOR PRINCE ALBERT TOBACCO. Depicting Chief Joseph. Chief Joseph of the Nez Perez was one of the more brilliant tacticians of all of the Indian leaders. In the late 19th century, this reasonably docile tribe of Indians in the Western part of the United States, after several encounters with encroaching White civilization elected to essentially pack up and leave the country and go to Canada. The U.S. Army pursued them relentlessly, and in encounter after encounter despite the fact that Joseph was encumbered with women, old folks, children, and only a small amount of braves managed to outmaneuver and outfight the might of the U.S. Cavalry. After an exhausting running battle for over a thousand miles, Joseph and his tribe exhausted, finally came to stop in an area that they thought was Canada, only to learn later that they were still in the United States and subsequently captured and sent on to a reservation. This tin sign depicts Joseph in full headdress. It was printed by the American Artworks, Coshocton, Ohio. During the late 19th and early 20th century Indians were exceedingly popular figures, and a few advertising companies capitalized on this using their images in promoting their products. SIZE: 19” x 25” image only; 22” x 28” including frame. CONDITION: Two nail holes together with various scratches and dings scattered over the surface of the tin. Lithography generally strong. 3-30447 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1709C.	$1,552.00	ANTIQUE TIN ADVERTISEMENT FOR PRINCE ALBERT TOBACCO. Depicting Chief Joseph. Chief Joseph of the Nez Perez was one of the more brilliant tacticians of all of the Indian leaders. In the late 19th century, this reasonably docile tribe of Indians in the Western part of the United States, after several encounters with encroaching White civilization elected to essentially pack up and leave the country and go to Canada. The U.S. Army pursued them relentlessly, and in encounter after encounter despite the fact that Joseph was encumbered with women, old folks, children, and only a small amount of braves managed to outmaneuver and outfight the might of the U.S. Cavalry. After an exhausting running battle for over a thousand miles, Joseph and his tribe exhausted, finally came to stop in an area that they thought was Canada, only to learn later that they were still in the United States and subsequently captured and sent on to a reservation. This tin sign depicts Joseph in full headdress. It was printed by the American Artworks, Coshocton, Ohio. During the late 19th and early 20th century Indians were exceedingly popular figures, and a few advertising companies capitalized on this using their images in promoting their products. SIZE: 19” x 25” image only; 22” x 28” including frame. CONDITION: Two nail holes together with various scratches and dings scattered over the surface of the tin. Lithography generally strong. 3-30447 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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