A Big Hit, from the Talk of the Diamond set (N135) issued by Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company 1888

"A Big Hit" is a trade card from the *Talk of the Diamond* set produced in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company. The card depicts a baseball player running the bases, a man dancing, and a man sitting on a box and excitedly reading a newspaper. The lively scene evokes the excitement of the national pastime, baseball, and serves as an advertisement for the Duke tobacco products. The card is a significant example of early 20th-century advertising, showcasing the use of popular culture to market products and promote brand recognition. The image is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.