Vintage tin cigar box 'IN-B-TWEEN' by Kraus & Co.

The IN-B-TWEEN cigar box was produced by Kraus & Co., a Baltimore-based tobacco company, in the early 20th century. These decorative tin boxes were designed as counter-top displays in tobacco shops and general stores, featuring embossed lettering and ornate designs typical of the era's advertising aesthetic. The name 'IN-B-TWEEN' referred to a small cigar or cigarrito format that was positioned between cigarettes and full-sized cigars in size and price point. Vintage tobacco tins like this one are highly sought after by collectors of advertising memorabilia, tobacciana, and Americana. These items appeal to enthusiasts who appreciate early 20th-century commercial art, graphic design history, and the nostalgic charm of pre-prohibition era advertising. The embossed tin construction and period typography make these boxes desirable decorative pieces that capture a specific moment in American consumer culture and manufacturing history.