Lillian Grubb in Colors of Madison Yacht Club, from the Yacht Colors of the World series (N140) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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yellowing background
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traditional media
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retro 'vintage design
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This trade card, part of the *Yacht Colors of the World* series, was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1890 to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card depicts Lillian Grubb, a member of the Madison Yacht Club, in a portrait format against a blue and white background. Her portrait is surrounded by imagery associated with yachting and sailing, including flags, oars, and nautical symbols. The card is a colorful and detailed example of trade card advertising from the late 19th century.
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