Who is the Cuesta-Rey woman?

[Kohiba Collector]

A question for all you learned connoisseurs: does anyone know the story behind the woman on the Cuesta-Rey bands? There is usually an interesting story behind pictures like that, and I'd love to know.

 

[uptown_isy]

Her name is Carlotta Cuesta Kirkily. She's the daughter of Angel LaMadrid Cuesta, who founded the brand in 1884.

 

[grateful1]

Yup!

 

[Yesi]

Her name is Carlotta Cuesta Kirkily. She's the daughter of Angel LaMadrid Cuesta, who founded the brand in 1884.

Thank you, Israel! I have always wondered the same thing about their bands.

 

[uptown_isy]

Thanks....I've got some sick googling skills!

 

[EricDriscoll]

What Isy Said.

 

[JackSchwartz]

Okay, now we know who she is. Next question is does Andros have a picture of her scantily clad?