Whisk Broom, from the Novelties series (N122) issued by Gail & Ax Tobacco to promote Navy Long Cut 1889

This trade card, "Whisk Broom", was produced by Gail & Ax Tobacco in 1889 to promote their Navy Long Cut tobacco brand. Featuring a woman in a straw hat and a decorative floral design, the card is a charming example of late 19th-century advertising. The image cleverly incorporates the shape of a whisk broom into the design, creating a unique and memorable visual. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the vibrant use of illustration in late 19th-century commercial design.