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From the series Beautiful Women (N257) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote 5 Cent Ante Chewing Tobacco

Issued by P. Lorillard Company American
Lithographer Donaldson Brothers American

1880s

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Trade cards from the series Beautiful Women (N257), issued in the 1880s by P. Lorillard Company. 50 unnumbered cards. Brand name of 5 Cent Ante, Tiger Fine Cut or Lorillard's Snuff appears in box on card. Back includes advertising and lithographer's name. Back: LORILLARD'S/ 5c ANTE/ FAR EXCELS/ ANY OTHER/ FINE CUT/ 2 OZ (FULL WEIGHT) 5CTS/ BY DONALDSON BROS. NEW YORK, N.Y.

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Title: From the series Beautiful Women (N257) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote 5 Cent Ante Chewing Tobacco

Publisher: Issued by P. Lorillard Company (American)

Lithographer: Donaldson Brothers (American, New York)

Date: 1880s

Medium: Commercial color lithograph

Dimensions: Sheet: 3 3/8 × 1 3/4 in. (8.5 × 4.5 cm)

Classifications: Prints, Ephemera

Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick

Accession Number: Burdick 221, N257.10

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