Pirate was one of the first Western cigarette brands introduced to China in the late 19th century and was also one of the longest-lasting. More on its history in our previous article here.
Thrills Galore!! This beautifully illustrated 1930s advertising hand fan for the Shanghai Auditorium, reminds us of world’s fastest sport, Hai-Alai, which once was China’s hottest new game, but nowadays is entirely forgotten in the country. Here’s what it was all about: