Moth winged ladies selling cigarettes . . .oh my . . . .but why not back then . . . .Vintage cigarette cards, all Art Deco ish . . . .1920’s or so . .

"The Large Skipper."
“The Large Skipper.” via https://www.flickr.com/photos/paperscraps/2326278911/
"Chrysiridia rhipheus." 1928.
“Chrysiridia rhipheus.” 1928. via http://mentalfloss.com/article/76142/show-tell-1920s-cigarette-cards-depicting-flappers-dressed-butterflies.
"The Painted Lady Nanessa."
“The Painted Lady Nanessa.” nypl.org via http://mentalfloss.com/article/76142/show-tell-1920s-cigarette-cards-depicting-flappers-dressed-butterflies

Artwork in the public domain due to age.

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