An original archive of artwork relating to John Player & Sons 'Player's Navy Cutcigarettes, c1950's, comprising original hand-painted packaging designs and concepts relating to a packaging redesign circa 1959/1960, including: various versions of the Player Cut emblem both printed and painted, part-painted concept background artwork, test printings with over-painted additions, a hand-painted full packet mock-up depicting the 'Hero' sailor emblem and rear panel with Nottingham Castle, a panel of three black and white hand-painted Player Cut emblems laid on board, projector transparency sheets, and hand-painted advertisement artworks for use in marketing materials and magazines (qty) Note: The Player's Navy Cut emblem was one of the best recognised in the world. The sailor image was known as erobecause of the name on his hat band. The image was first used in 1883 with the lifebuoy added five years later. The two ships behind him are thought to be HMS Britannia and HMS Dreadnought or possibly HMS Hero. Please refer to department for condition report