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Hyseia, from the series Ancient Mythology Burlesqued (N256) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote 5 Cent Ante Chewing Tobacco

Publisher Issued by P. Lorillard Company American
1893
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Trade cards from the series Ancient Mythology Burlesqued (N256), issued in 1893 by P. Lorillard Company. 26 numbered cards. Cards show mythological female with butterfly wings. Brand name of 5 Cent Ante or Tiger appears in box on card. Back includes card number, name of figure depicted and her background story, "butterfly wings naturalists' name", company and brand names and the card's lithographer. Note: several cards are known to have the wrong printing on back.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hyseia, from the series Ancient Mythology Burlesqued (N256) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote 5 Cent Ante Chewing Tobacco
  • Publisher: Issued by P. Lorillard Company (American)
  • Lithographer: H.A. Thomas & Wylie Lithographer Co., New York
  • Date: 1893
  • Medium: Commercial color lithograph
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 3 3/8 × 1 3/4 in. (8.5 × 4.5 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
  • Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
  • Object Number: Burdick 221, N256.19
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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