Spinet and Zither, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

This colorful lithograph, "Spinet and Zither", is one of a series of trade cards promoting Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The artwork features two women, one playing a spinet and the other playing a zither, both positioned in a picturesque setting against a backdrop of sheet music. The card showcases the growing popularity of tobacco products as well as musical instruments in late 19th-century America. Created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, this trade card highlights the artistry and craftsmanship of the era.