Maine, from the Industries of States series (N117) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1889
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This colorful chromolithograph, part of the "Industries of States" series, depicts a personified Maine holding the state's coat of arms. The imagery on the coat of arms represents the state's important industries of lumber, shipbuilding and fishing. This card was created in 1889 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card is a prime example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century.
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