Pauline Hall in Colors of Royal Canadian Yacht Club, from the Yacht Colors of the World series (N140) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890

This promotional card, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. around the turn of the 20th century, depicts Pauline Hall adorned in the colors of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. The nautical symbolism speaks to the era's fascination with maritime exploration and leisure. Note the anchor on her jacket, a motif deeply rooted in history, symbolizing hope and steadfastness. From ancient Greece to early Christian art, the anchor served as a powerful emblem of stability in a turbulent world. Consider the caduceus, a symbol of commerce and negotiation, which shares the same psychological foundation as the anchor: a desire for balance in an unpredictable landscape. The image is a dance between conscious representation and subconscious association, tapping into our collective memories and desires. These symbols aren't static; they ebb and flow through time, constantly re-emerging, transformed, in new cultural contexts.