Number 10, Sympathetic Cards, from the Tricks with Cards series (N138) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1887

"Number 10, Sympathetic Cards" from the "Tricks with Cards" series is a trade card, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1887 to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card depicts a hand holding a fanned deck of cards, along with two pairs of playing cards above it. The imagery highlights the card trick being performed, showcasing a visually appealing and engaging scene for the intended audience. This trade card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, offers a glimpse into the marketing strategies employed by tobacco companies in the late 19th century.