Chrysanthemum: Resignation, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75) for Duke brand cigarettes 1892

"Chrysanthemum: Resignation" is a chromolithograph trading card created by the American Tobacco Company in 1892. The card features a delicate portrait of a woman with blonde hair, set against a backdrop of a stylized chrysanthemum flower. The card is part of the "Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers" series, which was designed to promote Duke brand cigarettes. The card exemplifies the popular Victorian era fascination with floral symbolism, with the chrysanthemum representing resignation. The card is a prime example of late-19th century chromolithographic printing techniques, showcasing vivid colors and detailed imagery.