Air Breaks / Hop Scotch, from the Jokes series (N118) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890 - 1893

"Air Breaks / Hop Scotch," from the "Jokes" series, is a colorful lithograph created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the late 19th century to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. This trade card features two humorous illustrations depicting a man with a long beard leaping through the air, and another man in traditional Scottish garb playing hopscotch. The artwork showcases the company's marketing strategy, employing lighthearted imagery to appeal to a wide audience. The card, measuring 4 1/4 x 2 7/16 inches, is a testament to the artistic styles and advertising techniques of the late 19th century. It is currently housed in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.