Tennessee, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph by Allen & Ginter, part of their "Flags of the States and Territories" series, depicts the state flag of Tennessee. The flag's central design features a circular gold seal with a three-pronged agricultural implement resting on a bundle of wheat and a steamboat, representing the state's motto, "Agriculture and Commerce." The flag is set against a backdrop of a river with steamships, further emphasizing the importance of industry and trade in the state's development. The card was distributed by Allen & Ginter as a promotional tool for their tobacco products.