Annie Sommerville in Colors of Hoboken Yacht Club, from the Yacht Colors of the World series (N140) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890

This 1890 chromolithograph by W. Duke, Sons & Co. is a trade card from the "Yacht Colors of the World" series issued to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card depicts Annie Sommerville in the colors of the Hoboken Yacht Club, featuring a portrait of the woman in a naval-inspired uniform alongside a small image of a yacht and nautical-themed embellishments. This colorful print exemplifies the commercial trade card genre popular in the late 19th century, a type of advertising often featuring bright imagery and decorative elements. The trade card is a testament to the popularity of yachting in the late 19th century and serves as a glimpse into the promotional strategies employed by tobacco companies during this era.