Puzzle Card Number 15, "Base Ball" Puzzle, from the Jokes series (N118) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1887 - 1891

This is a trade card issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., the producers of Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card features a baseball-themed puzzle, titled "Base Ball," in which players had to unscramble a series of letters to reveal a hidden message, promoting the company's tobacco product. The card is part of the "Jokes" series (N118), and features a simple graphic style typical of late-19th century trade cards. The bright colors and playful designs were intended to attract attention and appeal to a wide audience.