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

"Cornflower: Modesty" is a trade card from the "Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers" series created by the American Tobacco Company in 1892. The card features a young woman in a white hat framed by cornflowers, a flower associated with modesty in the Victorian language of flowers. The trade card was likely intended to be distributed with Duke brand cigarettes and showcases the company’s use of art to appeal to consumers and connect their products with cultural trends. The card's vibrant colors and idealized depiction of a woman enhance the imagery, adding to the visual appeal of the product.