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

1890

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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.

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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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