Miss Wells in Colors of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club, from the Yacht Colors of the World series (N140) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890
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This trade card from the "Yacht Colors of the World" series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1890, depicts Miss Wells in the colors of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club. The card features a profile portrait of the woman in a sailor's outfit, surrounded by nautical imagery including a flag, a boat, and ropes. The card was distributed as part of a promotional campaign for Honest Long Cut Tobacco, highlighting the popularity of yachting in the Victorian era. The card is a notable example of trade card advertising that combines popular cultural themes with product promotion. This collectible card can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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