Seashell, from the Novelties series (N122) issued by Gail & Ax Tobacco to promote Navy Long Cut 1889

"Seashell" is a trade card from the *Novelties* series (N122) issued by Gail & Ax Tobacco in 1889 to promote their *Navy Long Cut* tobacco brand. The card depicts a young woman's portrait within a seashell. This type of trade card was a common marketing technique during the late 19th century, often featuring beautiful imagery to appeal to a wide audience. The card is a fine example of chromolithography, a printing process that uses multiple lithographic stones to create detailed and vibrant color illustrations.