Partagas Cigar Factory
by James Brunker
Title
Partagas Cigar Factory
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Partagas is one of the most famous and oldest Cuban cigar brands and was founded in 1845. The factory is a popular destination for tourists and is found in the centre of the country's capital, Havana. It is also said to be the first factory that employed the famous lectores - people who read to the tobacco rollers to inform and entertain them while they worked.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, publication, transmission or use in any form without written permission prohibited.
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April 28th, 2012
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James Brunker
Many thanks to the buyer in Kenosha, WI who recently bought a canvas print of this image, much appreciated!
James Brunker
Many thanks to the buyer in Linlithgow, West Lothian, UK who recently bought a print of this image, much appreciated!