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The product is a vintage plastic cigarette holder featuring G-M Industries, Inc. between 1947-1963. This collectible item is a unique piece of tobacciana history that would be of interest to collectors of vintage smoking accessories. This cigarette holder is a functional and decorative item that captures a bygone era of smoking culture.This promotional cigarette holder dates precisely from between 1947 and 1963.
Two specific historical clues printed on the side lock in this exact timeframe:
• The Postal Zone ("PITTSBURGH 27, PA."): Before modern 5-digit ZIP codes were introduced in 1963, the Post Office used two-digit postal zones for major cities. The zone "27" corresponds to the Brentwood/Whitehall areas of South Hills, Pittsburgh.
• The Telephone Exchange ("WILLARD 1-7000"): Pittsburgh transitioned to these 2-letter, 5-number alphanumeric exchange codes (WI1-7000) starting in 1947.
