Emma Carson in Colors of Black Sea Yacht Club, from the Yacht Colors of the World series (N140) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890

This chromolithograph card is part of the "Yacht Colors of the World" series, which was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco brand in 1890. The card depicts a portrait of Emma Carson, in the colors of the Black Sea Yacht Club, featuring a stylized illustration of a yacht and a nautical rope motif. The card is a fine example of late 19th-century commercial art and collectible trade cards. The artwork's vibrant colors and detailed imagery capture the spirit of sailing and yachting during this period. The card's small size, 4 inches by 2.5 inches, reflects its intended use as a collectible item to be displayed or traded.