"What a find! Six blandes & bran' new!," from the Terrors of America set (N136) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888 - 1889

"What a find! Six blades & bran' new!" is a trade card from the "Terrors of America" set (N136) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card features a young boy in a cap and jacket, holding a package of razor blades and boasting about his purchase. This charming depiction is characteristic of the trade card format, often employing playful imagery and catchy slogans to engage consumers. The card's ornate decorative frame and the whimsical scene make it a delightful example of 19th-century advertising.