Mikado of Japan, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

W. Duke, Sons & Co.

1888 · Commercial color lithograph · Drawings and Prints

Trade cards from the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series (N126-1), issued in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. There are two types of cards from the series. The first type, pictured here, is made of thick stock and does not fold. This variation promotes Honest Long Cut tobacco. The second type is printed on thinner stock and is meant to be folded in three parts. This variation promotes Duke's Cigarettes, Cameo, and Turkish Cross-Cut brands.

Artist

W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Date

1888

Medium

Commercial color lithograph

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick