Cigar Labels & More
Vendor
I have vintage, original cigar box labels. I sell them framed, unframed and ready to frame. I also make note cards from original labels, and have produced notecard packs and collage posters from reproductions. Most of my labels are original Tampa labels which preserves the history of Tampa.
I work from my home.
Rose Barbie
I was born in Tampa and grew up in Ybor City and Seminole Heights. My Grandparents worked in cigar factories.
I attended public schools and graduated from the University of South Florida in 1969 and taught elementary school for 35 years.
After retiring, I was hired by the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce to manage the Visitor Information Center. It was there that I was exposed to some beautiful cigar labels that
dated back to the early 1900's. They sparked an interest, so I started to research the cigar industry history. I met a prominent cigar collector which became my mentor and I ended buying his collection before he passed away. I started to frame some labels and got some very positive responses. That encouraged me to find other ways to display the labels and other things I could use them for. That was about 15 years ago and I am still at it!
