King of Hearts (red), from the Playing Cards series (N84) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"King of Hearts (red)" is a playing card from the "Playing Cards series (N84)" designed by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for Duke brand cigarettes in 1888. This card features a traditional design of the King of Hearts, with the figure depicted twice, the first with his face upward and the second with his face downward. The card's bold colors and intricate patterns are characteristic of late 19th-century playing card design, and the piece is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This playing card, while intended for promotional purposes, offers insight into the art and design of everyday objects during the late Victorian era.