Francis Scott Key, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888
wdukesonsco
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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caricature
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This chromolithograph card, part of the "Great Americans" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, features Francis Scott Key, the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner". The image depicts Key in a portrait format, with a close-up view of his face and shoulders. He is positioned next to an American flag with a partial view of a sheet of music, with the first line of the song "Oh say can you see" visible, referencing Key's famous patriotic anthem. The card was produced as part of a promotional campaign for Duke brand cigarettes.
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