Wooden Cigar Mold

Datec. 1890 - 1920

Credit LineGift of Mr. Robert B. Ward, 1991

Object number1991.019.050

Label TextThe de-skilling of cigar-making began with the introduction of cigar moulds like this. The mould did the work of shaping that had once been done by hand. This reduced the training time employees needed and sped up the work. Although used men used moulds as well as women, moulds still led to more women in the industry. They had already been employed as wrappers and packers.

NameMold, Cigar