Emma Calve, from the Actresses series (N252-B) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Tiger Fine Cut Tobacco

Issued by P. Lorillard Company American

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Trade cards from the "Actresses" series (N252-B), issued in the 1880s by P. Lorillard Company. Photo portrait of an actress within oval frame with fancy gold surrounding design including torches on both sides. At top center is actress's name. Backs have Tiger Fine Cut advertising. Back: LORILLARD'S TIGER (in banner) FINE CUT./ CAUTION./ The law requires that FULL TWO OUNCE packages of Fine Cut/ MUST HAVE REVENUE STAMP ATTACHED. Light weight packages/ may be put up WITHOUT this STAMP. See that the Stamp is on/ the package and you are sure of full weight./ 2 OZ. (FULL WEIGHT) 5 CTS/ LORILLARD COMPANY. Note: oval portrait cut from larger card.

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