Herald, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company
Medium
Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions
Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm)
Classification
Prints|Ephemera
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Accession Number
63.350.226.502.10
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th advertising with *Herald*, a tiny gem from the *Occupations of Women* seriesN502), produced by Frishmuth's Tobacco Company in 1889. This commercial color lithograph, measuring just 2¾ x 1½ inches, was likely a collectible insert tucked into cigarette packs, part of a popular trend where tobacco brands lured customers with beautifully illustrated ephemera. Depicting a poised woman in the unconventional role of a herald—perhaps announcing news or proclamations—it captures the era's fascination with women stepping into diverse professions. Chromolithography, t...