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'''Marxman''' (Marxman Pipe Company) was created by '''Robert (Bob) L. Marx''' in 1934, when he was 29, and after he had worked for the [[William Demuth Company]]. His pipes were not outstanding because of the quality of their wood (probably Algerian), but Bob started making unique sculpted pieces, which brought the brand fame in the World of Hollywood cinema. Actors like Zachery Scott, Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson, Alan Hale, Joel McRae, and Ronald Reagan were some of the faces that appeared on the bowls. | '''Marxman''' (Marxman Pipe Company) was created by '''Robert (Bob) L. Marx''' in 1934, when he was 29, and after he had worked for the [[William Demuth Company]]. His pipes were not outstanding because of the quality of their wood (probably Algerian), but Bob started making unique sculpted pieces, which brought the brand fame in the World of Hollywood cinema. Actors like Zachery Scott, Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson, Alan Hale, Joel McRae, and Ronald Reagan were some of the faces that appeared on the bowls. | ||
[[File:MarxmanBM13.jpg|thumb|"Relax with a Marxman Ad, courtesy Doug Valitchka]][[File:MarxmanBM14.jpg|thumb|Courtesy Doug Valitchka]][[File:MarxmanBM15.jpg|thumb|1946 Ad, Courtesy Doug Valitchka]][[File:MMMOROCCO001.jpg|thumb|A nice example, courtesy Fae Simmons (Tobacco Treasures)]] | [[File:MarxmanBM13.jpg|thumb|"Relax with a Marxman Ad, courtesy Doug Valitchka]][[File:MarxmanBM14.jpg|thumb|Courtesy Doug Valitchka]][[File:MarxmanBM15.jpg|thumb|1946 Ad, Courtesy Doug Valitchka]][[File:MMMOROCCO001.jpg|thumb|A nice example, courtesy Fae Simmons (Tobacco Treasures)]][[File:Marxman_400_1946.jpg|thumb|Another 1946 Ad, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | ||
Bob new how to innovate and took full advantage of marketing and press advertising in order to sell the brand--one of his slogans being "Relax with a Marxman". | Bob new how to innovate and took full advantage of marketing and press advertising in order to sell the brand--one of his slogans being "Relax with a Marxman". | ||