Losing Time / Every Thing Goes, from the Jokes series (N118) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890 - 1893

"Losing Time / Every Thing Goes" is a trade card from the "Jokes" series (N118) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card, created between 1890 and 1893, depicts three scenes: a man pawning his watch, a man pawning a fan and a man pawning his belongings. The scenes are likely meant to satirize the financial struggles of those who smoke tobacco. The card is a prime example of trade card art, which was popular in the late 19th century, and offers a glimpse into the social commentary and humor prevalent in the time.