Vintage Erbanco Cigars Advertising Sign Felt Backing Factory 33 Pennsylvania

Original vintage advertising display for Erbanco Cigars, featuring ornate lettering and decorative embossed corner designs.  The front reads:  ERBANCO Quality & Workmanship Unexcelled Cigars Established 1864 Factory 33, First District, Pennsylvania  The advertising panel appears to be made from textured pressed board or heavy cardboard with black printed graphics. It is mounted on a red felt backing with a decorative scalloped border. This may have originally served as a cigar-store counter display, box insert, or promotional advertising plaque.  A distinctive piece of early Pennsylvania tobacco and cigar advertising that would display well in a collection of tobacciana, general-store memorabilia, antique packaging, or American advertising.  Condition: Vintage condition with surface wear, discoloration, fading, small areas of edge loss, dust, and general age-related wear. The red felt backing shows fading, soiling, lint, and minor deterioration around the scalloped edges. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.  Display stand is not included.