Drawing

La Emba

One cigar box top illustration, "La Emba," that was done by William Steiner, Sons & Company of New York. The drawing was done in watercolor on a thin sheet of white art board and features a tobacco plantation scene from the "Vuelta Abajo" region of western Cuba. A red and gold-colored shield emblem with two lions is shown above the scene along with black and gold-colored text that reads "La Emba." Decorative gold-colored scrollwork and flower designs and a red ribbon form a border along the left, right and lower edges of the image. Four gold-colored medallions are also shown on the left and right edges. Small white printed text on a red ribbon along the lower edge reads "Tabacos Puros," and "Vuelta Abajo." Large black and gold-colored text beneath the image reads "Qualité Superiores." The artist's name or marks are not visible. A white adhesive label on the verso has red printed and handwritten text that reads "No. 786a, Sketch," and "This sketch must be returned whether ordered or not, otherwise a charge will be made for same. Wm. Steiner, Sons & Co., 257-265 W. 17th Street, N.Y." A black ink stamp has text that reads "Art Gallery of Windsor, 24." The drawing is mounted in a tan matte board frame.