Wooden Cigar Mold

Datec. 1890-1910

Dimensions2 3/4 x 21 3/4 x 4 in. (7 x 55.2 x 10.2 cm)

Credit LineCollection of Museum London, 1995

Object number1995.073.002

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