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Estelle Clayton from Actresses (N264) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Sensation Cut Plug Tobacco

Issued by P. Lorillard Company American
Lithographer George S. Harris & Sons American

1880s

Not on view

Trade cards from Actresses (N264) (Type 1) issued by P. Lorillard Company in the 1880s to promote Sensation Cut Plug Tobacco. 25 cards in set. Several different types within N264 designation with various lithographers and card backs. Card includes image of a named or unnamed actress with brand name on front. Back is blank.

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Title: Estelle Clayton from Actresses (N264) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Sensation Cut Plug Tobacco

Publisher: Issued by P. Lorillard Company (American)

Lithographer: George S. Harris & Sons (American, Philadelphia)

Date: 1880s

Medium: Commercial color lithograph

Dimensions: Sheet: 4 × 2 1/4 in. (10.1 × 5.7 cm)

Classifications: Prints, Ephemera

Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick

Accession Number: Burdick 221, N264.9

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