Miss Sadler in Colors of Atlantic 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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"Miss Sadler in Colors of Atlantic Yacht Club," is a chromolithograph from the "Yacht Colors of the World" series printed by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1890. This series of trade cards was created to promote the sale of "Honest Long Cut" tobacco. The card features a portrait of Miss Sadler, a member of the Atlantic Yacht Club, and depicts her wearing a red sailor's shirt with a white collar, a striped sailor hat, and a red and white pennant. The decorative frame around her portrait, and the pennant behind her head, are indicative of the visual language of maritime culture of the late 19th century. The card provides an insight into the visual culture and advertising practices of the late 19th century, and the use of images to promote commercial products.
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