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Kansas, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Publisher Issued by Allen & Ginter American
1888
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Trade cards from the "Flags of the States and Territories" series (N11), issued in 1888 in a set of 47 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. There are also approximately 100 scroll color variations. The museum's collection contains the full set of 47 cards, as well as 54 scroll color variations and one cutout card.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Kansas, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
  • Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia)
  • Date: 1888
  • Medium: Commercial color lithograph
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
  • Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
  • Object Number: 63.350.201.11.36
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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