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Trade Card: P. Whitlock, Old Virginia Cheroots, Richmond, Virginia

This record contains two images of trade cards. The first card features a comical illustration of a Black man riding a high-wheel bicycle. The image is in a style typical of late 19th-century American illustration, with bold outlines and a somewhat exaggerated depiction of the figure. The style and subject matter suggest a humorous approach to advertising. The second card (the reverse side of the first) advertises "Old Virginia Cheroots." The text is easily legible and provides information about the product. The back of the first card displays an advertisement for "Old Virginia Cheroots."

Associated People/Businesses

P. Whitlock (Firm)
WHITLOCK

Geography

Richmond

Subjects

Advertising cards
Tobacco industry
African Americans

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 166