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

"Marigold: Disdain" is a trade card from the American Tobacco Company's "Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers" series, featuring a woman surrounded by marigold blossoms. Created in 1892 as part of a marketing campaign for Duke brand cigarettes, the card uses the Victorian language of flowers to associate the marigold with "disdain." The card's delicate aesthetic, featuring soft pastel tones and intricate floral details, reflects the popular artistic trends of the era. It's an example of how commercial art was used to convey cultural and social messages in the late 19th century.