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

This chromolithograph, part of the "Yacht Colors of the World" series, features a portrait of Adelaide Neilson in the colors of the Union Yacht Club. The image, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., was produced in 1890 as a trade card promoting Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The artwork showcases a realistic depiction of Neilson wearing a blue and red outfit with a blue hat. The Union Yacht Club flag is prominently displayed above her head. The decorative border, featuring oars and nautical rope motifs, reinforces the theme of yachting and adds a touch of visual appeal to this collectible card.