Hand mirror with woman in blue floral hat, from the Novelties series (N122) issued by Gail & Ax Tobacco to promote Navy Long Cut 1889

This is a hand mirror from the Novelties series (N122), issued by Gail & Ax Tobacco in 1889 to promote their Navy Long Cut brand. The colorful, finely-detailed illustration depicts a woman in a blue floral hat with a delicate, ornamental frame around her image. This is an example of trade card advertising, which was a common way to promote products and services during the late 19th century. Trade cards often featured intricate designs and illustrations, like this one, making them collectible items for art enthusiasts and historians.