Russia, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Publisher Plates used from original issue by Allen & Ginter American

Publisher Issued by Teofani & Company British

ca. 1886

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Trade cards from the "Natives in Costume" series (N16), issued in 1886 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Secondary set from original Allen & Ginter plates printed by Teofani and distributed in Iceland. This set is printed on thinner card stock and does not have printed text on recto or verso.

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Title: Russia, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
Publisher: Plates used from original issue by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia)
Publisher: Issued by Teofani & Company (British)
Date: ca. 1886
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: 63.350.201.16.80
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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