Stealing a Base, from the Talk of the Diamond set (N135) issued by Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company 1888

"Stealing a Base" is a trade card from the "Talk of the Diamond" set, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888. This card, like the others in the series, promotes Duke’s Honest Long Cut tobacco and features a humorous depiction of a baseball game. In this card, a man carrying a large drum that reads "Duke's Honest Long Cut" is "stealing" a base while a player on the opposing team chases after him. This card is a great example of the early uses of baseball imagery in advertising. The card's bright colors and playful composition make it a valuable piece of baseball and advertising history.