Thanksgiving Day, United States, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes 1890

"Thanksgiving Day" is a trade card from the "Holidays" series created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for Duke brand cigarettes in 1890. This card, depicting a woman holding a roasted turkey in a serving platter, is a prime example of 19th-century American commercial art and advertising, employing sentimental imagery to associate the brand with the joy of a traditional Thanksgiving celebration. The card's delicate colors and stylized figures contribute to its overall charming and nostalgic aesthetic. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this trade card in its collection, measuring just 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches.