Violet Defries from Actresses (N264) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Red Cross Long Cut Tobacco

Issued by P. Lorillard Company American
Lithographer Julius Bien American

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Trade cards from Actresses (N264) (Type 2) issued by P. Lorillard Company in the 1880s to promote Red Cross Long Cut Tobacco. 25 cards in set. Several different types within N264 designation with various lithographers and card backs. Card includes image of an actress, her name, and tobacco brand name on front. Back includes red cross at center as well as advertising and lithographer's name. Back: Presented with COMPLIMENTS/ OF/ P. LORILLARD COMPANY/ To Consumers of their Celebrated/ RED CROSS/ LONG CUT TOBACCO./ JULIUS BIEN & CO. LITH N.Y.

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