Pocket Watch, from the Miniature Novelties series (N120) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891

This chromolithograph, *Pocket Watch*, is part of a series of trade cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Created in 1891, the card features two women, one holding a pocket watch, surrounded by stylized pansies. This piece showcases the Victorian aesthetic of the late 19th century, combining decorative elements with a message of timeliness and quality, alluding to the tobacco product's reputation. The card's small size, meant for pocket distribution, highlights the accessibility and everyday nature of the brand.