Flute, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"Flute" is a trade card from the *Musical Instruments* series by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a cigarette manufacturer based in Durham, North Carolina. This particular card was printed in 1888, and is one of many in the series, all featuring women with various musical instruments. It is an example of the highly popular cigarette cards that emerged in the late 19th century as a means of advertising, and is a great example of *trade card* design and illustration.