Joe Camel Beer Cozies @ Time’s Tin Cup !
Camel Cigarettes are the oldest brand of cigarettes in the U.S. They were first released by R.J. Reynolds in 1913. The camel theme was chosen based off of the use of Turkish tobacco. Camels were associated with the Turkish culture.
The camel featured on the original cigarette packages was based off of Old Joe the Camel from Barnum & Bailey Circus. The success of the Camel brand launched a 60 year marketing campaign based off of Joe Camel.
Old Joe the Camel from Barnum & Bailey Circus
Original cigarette package by RJR Tobacco Company
R.J. Reynolds ceased the Joe Camel advertising campagin in 1997 due to a lawsuit that claimed Joe Camel target marketed children and inspired them to smoke.
RJR Tobacco Company – Fair use
R.J. Reynolds retiring their Joe Camel mascot has made this dromedary a sought out collectors item.
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