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

This chromolithograph, "Egyptian Harp", is a trade card from a series of 50 produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co., cigarette manufacturers, in 1888. It depicts a woman playing a harp, dressed in traditional Egyptian attire, with a detailed and colorful background. The card's design is characteristic of the late 19th-century trend of using exotic imagery to promote products. It offers insight into the marketing strategies of the time, with the company highlighting its status as "The Largest Cigarette Manufacturers in the World." The card can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.