Woman Balancing On Horseback from Circus Scenes (N268) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Sensation Cut Plug Tobacco

Issued by P. Lorillard Company American
 Lithographer Lindner, Eddy & Claus American

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Trade cards from Circus Scenes (N268) issued by P. Lorillard Company in the 1880s to promote Red Cross Long Cut or Red Cross Long Cut brand tobacco. 25 cards in set. Front of card shows a circus scene. Back includes advertising and lithographer's name. There are also some cards with blank backs. Back: TO SMOKERS./ Before putting "SENSATION"/ in your pipe, place it in the/ palm of one hand and roll it/ with the other hand; then pack/ tight in the pipe./ "SENSATION"/ CUT PLUG/ is also a fine/ CHEW/ Beware of imitations! Look for/ the name "SENSATION"/ and our name/ P. Lorillard Company (in script)/ LINDNER, EDDY & CLAUSS, LITH. N. Y.

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