• As early as 1740, there is evidence of the Van der Borght Brothers who were already trading tapestries. By 1900, their business had grown to such an extent that by 1920 they had become the most important Belgian company for carpets, decoration, and furnishings. In 1930, the New Vanderborght Brothers Establishments built a large store in the center of Brussels covering 16,000 then 30,000m². They ceased operations in 1980.
  • Liqueur made from essential oils, mint and alcohol whose production began in Revel (Haute-Garonne). The company was successively acquired by the Bénédictine group, then Martini and Rossi and finally by Bacardi.
  • Liquor made from essential oils, mint and alcohol whose production began in Revel (Haute-Garonne).
    The company was successively acquired by the Bénédictine group, then by Martini and Rossi and finally by Baccardi.
  • The tobacco factory (J. Bastos cigars and cigarettes) was founded in 1838 in Oran, Algeria by the Spaniard Juan Bastos. In the early 1900s, the company distributed its products throughout Europe. In January 1912 it became a public limited company.
  • Marseille exhibition originally planned for 1916, but postponed to 1922 due to the war.
  • Genoa's Palazzo Farraggiana, built around 1820, was located between the railway station and the ferry terminal. It was bought by the Società Transatlantica to enable its wealthy clientele to stay in a luxury hotel when transferring from train to ship.
    The Arab rider and his horse is probably a nod to the fantasias and North African cruises of the Società Transatlantica.
  • Dye On the Italian variant it says: "You too will dance with joy while brightening your ribbons, blouses, fine sheets with Kabiline balls Also ask for dye packets".
  • Stripping product
  • Cigarettes made in Belgium
  • Cigarettes manufactured in Belgium
  • Sale of carpets at Le Bon Marché in Paris
  • A French resident in Alexandria, Edouard Laurens has been manufacturing cigarettes for the French market there since at least 1888 under a Belgian-registered company: Le Khédive. In 1912, this company was partially sold to the English firm Ed. Laurens Ltd.
  • A French resident in Alexandria, Edouard Laurens has been manufacturing cigarettes there for the French market since at least 1888 under a Belgian-registered company: Le Khédive. In 1912, this company was partially sold to the English firm Ed. Laurens Ltd.
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