Bartlett Reef Light Vessel, from the Lighthouses series (N119) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Bartlett Reef Light Vessel, from the Lighthouses series (N119) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1889

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"Bartlett Reef Light Vessel," part of the "Lighthouses" series of trade cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., depicts a lighthouse vessel with a prominent American flag, sailing on the open sea. The lithograph, printed in 1889, was a promotional piece for Honest Long Cut Tobacco, capitalizing on the widespread interest in lighthouses and maritime life during the late 19th century. The intricate detail and vivid colors contribute to the realism of the scene. This trade card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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