John Dunlop, Harvard University, from the College Football Stars series (N302) for Mayo's Cut Plug Tobacco by P.H. Mayo & Brother, Richmond, Virginia

John Dunlop, Harvard University, from the College Football Stars series (N302) for Mayo's Cut Plug Tobacco 1894

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toned paper

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charcoal drawing

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charcoal art

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19th century

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fine art portrait

This is a tobacco card from the *College Football Stars* series, which was created by P.H. Mayo & Brother to advertise their *Mayo’s Cut Plug* tobacco brand. The series featured images of famous college football players. This card, from 1894, depicts John Dunlop, a football player from Harvard University. The card is a simple portrait featuring a close-up of the athlete's face and shoulders, emphasizing his stoic expression. This particular card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. *College Football Stars*, *Mayo’s Cut Plug*, *tobacco card*, *sports card*, *P.H. Mayo & Brother*.

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