Ogdens cigarette cards, whaling series. 25 in the series. 24. Modern Steam Whale Catcher

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Ogdens cigarette cards, whaling series, 1926
issued by Ogdens, a branch of Imperial Tobacco
Ogdens was based in Liverpool, England
Cards made of paper

Museum number 1994-474-24

These playing cards were issued by Ogden's Tobacco, 1926. There are twenty five in the series, each depicting a different aspect of the whaling trade. The cards include pictures of the whaling men at work, such as 'The Harpooner' or 'The Look-Out', working practices, such as 'Towing-in' and individual ships such as 'The Diana.'

Ogdens cigarette cards, whaling series. 25 in the series. 24. Modern Steam Whale Catcher
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