1935 Ogden’s Cigarette Cards - A Dapper Lesson in the Back Crawl

A Dive into History Add a touch of vintage athletic charm to your collection with this original set of 7 tobacco cards from the iconic Ogden’s Cigarette "How to Swim" series. Issued in the 1930s by the Branch of the Imperial Tobacco Co. (of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd., these cards were designed as a "pocket instructional manual" for the everyday swimmer.

Item Features:

• Series: "How to Swim" (A complete series originally consisted of 50 cards).

• Subject: This specific lot focuses on the "Back Crawl Stroke," featuring detailed illustrations of leg and arm positioning.

• Artwork: Vibrant color lithographs showing the classic swimwear of the era.

• Educational Reverse: The back of each card provides technical instruction for various movements, such as "Leg Action: Second Position" and "Isolated Limb Action."

• Brand: Ogden’s Cigarettes (Liverpool, England).

Collector’s Note:

These cards are a wonderful example of pre-war instructional ephemera. They are perfect for framing as a set for a bathroom, pool house, or for inclusion in a sports history album.

Condition:

The cards show a clean, crisp front with minimal wear. The backs are legible with a natural vintage patina. (Note: These have been kept in protective plastic sleeves to preserve their edges).