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Holly: Foresight, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75
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Holly: Foresight, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75
Holly: Foresight, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1892
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American Tobacco American Tobacco Company Berries Berry Collectible Commercial Color Lithograph Common Holly Company American Tobacco Donaldson Brothers Donaldson Lithograph Co Donaldson Lithograph Company Duke Duke Cigarettes Duke James Buchanan Duke Sons And Co Duke Sons And Company Duke W Sons Co Holly Ilex Aquifolium James Buchanan James Buchanan Duke Language Of Flowers Sons And Co Tobacco Company W Duke Sons And Co W Duke Sons And Company W Duke Sons Co W Duke Sons Company Foresight Lithotint
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This vibrant and captivating 19th-century print titled "Holly: Foresight, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers" transports us back to a time when cigarette cards were cherished collectibles. Created by the renowned Donaldson Brothers, this commercial color lithograph was commissioned for Duke brand cigarettes in 1892. The image showcases a beautifully detailed illustration of Ilex aquifolium, commonly known as holly. The intricate depiction captures every delicate detail of the plant's berries, leaves, and flowers. Symbolically associated with foresight in the language of flowers, holly represents wisdom and careful planning. Intriguingly framed within an industrial context, this artwork reflects both the Victorian fascination with botany and America's booming tobacco industry during that era. It serves as a testament to James Buchanan Duke's influential role as he established W. Duke Sons & Co. , which later became part of American Tobacco Company. Preserved at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), this color lithograph is not only visually striking but also holds historical significance. Its vivid colors evoke nostalgia for a bygone era while reminding us of the enduring allure that botanical imagery has held throughout art history. As we gaze upon this exquisite piece from Heritage Images' collection, we are transported to another time—a time when printed advertisements like these captivated audiences with their beauty and artistic craftsmanship
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