Lilian Russell in Grand Duchess, from the Actresses in Opera Roles series (N265) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Sensation Cut Plug Tobacco

Publisher Issued by P. Lorillard Company American
Lithographer G.H. Buek & Company
1890
Not on view
Trade cards from the "Actresses in Opera Roles" series (N265), issued in 1890 by P. Lorillard Company to promote Sensation Cut Plug Tobacco. Back: TO SMOKERS./ Before putting "SENSATION" In/ your pipe, place it in the palm/ of one hand and roll it with the/ other hand; then pack tight in/ the pipe./ "SENSATION"/ CUT PLUG/ is also a fine Chew./ Beware of imitations! Look for/ the name "SENSATION"/ and our name/ P. Lorillard Company (in script)/ G.H. BUEK & CO. LITH. N.Y.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Lilian Russell in Grand Duchess, from the Actresses in Opera Roles series (N265) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Sensation Cut Plug Tobacco
  • Publisher: Issued by P. Lorillard Company (American)
  • Lithographer: G.H. Buek & Company
  • Date: 1890
  • Medium: Commercial color lithograph
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 4 in. × 2 1/4 in. (10.2 × 5.7 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
  • Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
  • Object Number: 63.350.221.265.14
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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