Bass Drum and Baseball, from the Miniature Novelties series (N120) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891

"Bass Drum and Baseball," a chromolithograph from the "Miniature Novelties" series, depicts a woman in a blue dress holding a bass drum with a whimsical scene on it. The artwork, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1891, was part of a series of promotional materials for Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The piece is characterized by its vibrant colors, playful imagery, and the use of a circular frame to highlight the woman and the drum. The artwork captures the spirit of the late 19th century, showcasing a lighthearted and whimsical approach to advertising.