1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.
Note
Based on the book: Cuban cigar labels : the tobacco industry in Cuba and Florida : its golden age in lithography and architecture / by Narciso Menocal.
"The Cuban National Heritage Corporation commends this documentary for its historical and artistic value"--Videocassette container.
"Wolfson Film Award 1997 winner"--Videocassette container's shrink wrap covering.
Credits
Music by John Austin and Richard Achor.
Performer
Narrated by Sara Achor.
Summary
In the mid 19th century, the labels, wrappers and bands used to market Cuban tobacco evolved into an art and are now a collectible. Discusses the skill and imagination that created the gold-embossed and gilded cigar box labels.