2 of Diamonds from the series Playing Cards (N258) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote 5 Cent Ante Chewing Tobacco

Publisher Issued by P. Lorillard Company American

Lithographer Donaldson Brothers American

1895

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Trade cards from the series Playing Cards (N258), issued in 1895 by P. Lorillard Company. 52 unnumbered cards. Brand name of 5 Cent Ante or Lorillard's Snuff appears in box on card. Back includes advertising and lithographer's name. Back: CHEW/ 5¢/ ANTE/ FINE CUT/ P. LORILLARD COMPANY/ DONALDSON BROS. NEW YORK, N.Y. Each of four cards in card sets includes a "Lovely lady" on front in various guises. Note: this card is from the subset "School Girls".

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Title: 2 of Diamonds from the series Playing Cards (N258) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote 5 Cent Ante Chewing Tobacco
Publisher: Issued by P. Lorillard Company (American)
Lithographer: Donaldson Brothers (American, New York)
Date: 1895
Medium: Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions: Sheet: 3 3/8 × 1 3/4 in. (8.6 × 4.5 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Object Number: Burdick 221, N258.52
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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