Prince Albert (tobacco)

[1] It has been owned since 1987 by John Middleton Inc.[2] Prince Albert is one of the more popular independent brands of pipe tobacco in the United States; in the 1930s, it was the "second largest money-maker" for Reynolds.

The tobacco was named by R. J. Reynolds after Edward VII, who was known as Prince Albert before being crowned as the King of the United Kingdom.

[5] The portrait of Prince Albert was based on one acquired by Reynolds at a tea party with Mark Twain.

[6][7] Prince Albert pocket tobacco tins are highly collectible vintage advertising items.

This is a general dating guide to the changes and evolution of Prince Albert pocket tobacco tins from their first development in 1909 to when the brand was sold in 1987.