Mary Badham on the set of To Kill a Mockingbird by Leo Fuchs.
(Source: forestmilk, via suicideblonde)
James Wallace Black, Italian peasant girl, New York City, ca. 1861.
Source: Library of Congress
Answer:
Here’s an interesting link I’ve found on kids and cigars: http://www.nationalcigarmuseum.com/Special_Exhibits/Children_and_cigars.html
I’ve seen a fair amount of photos of kids either acting like adults or dressed like them and I think the cigar is part of that — I suppose they just thought it was cute when kids mimicked adults. Even the way they are posed, in the “portrait” type ones, seems adult-like… legs crossed, straight face, slight sense of swagger ;) etc. Anyway, I’m not sure if there was a real reason for kids and cigarettes. I too would be interested in more info on this. :)
