Rose Wilson in Colors of the Boston Yacht Club, from the Yacht Colors of the World series (N140) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890

"Rose Wilson in Colors of the Boston Yacht Club" is a colorful lithograph from the "Yacht Colors of the World" series, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1890 to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card depicts a woman in a navy blue uniform with a white star on her cap, likely representing the Boston Yacht Club. The imagery of the woman in nautical attire and the presence of a flag and other nautical details create a strong association with the world of sailing and yachting. The card's small size and decorative design suggest it was intended for a mass audience, likely targeted at consumers of the company's tobacco products. The card exemplifies the use of trade cards as a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century.