Accordion, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"Accordion" is a chromolithograph trade card from the "Musical Instruments" series, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888. The card depicts a woman in a blue dress, seated in a garden, playing an accordion. It is part of a series of trade cards designed to promote Duke brand cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City currently houses the card, which measures 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches. These trade cards were popular in the late 19th century as a way to advertise products and build brand loyalty, and the series of cards featuring musical instruments reflect a broader interest in music during this era.