New Hampshire, from the Industries of States series (N117) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1889
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"New Hampshire" is a trade card from the *Industries of States* series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1889 to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card depicts a semi-nude woman, representing the state, standing behind a shield featuring a scene of a ship sailing on the water. Below the woman, a small figure representing a farmer, underscores the card's theme of "Farming & Lumber," which were the two key industries of the state. This card exemplifies the artistic style of the late 19th century, utilizing figurative imagery to promote a product.
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