Ten Diamonds (red), from the Playing Cards series (N84) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"Ten Diamonds (red)" is a playing card from the "Playing Cards series (N84)" for Duke brand cigarettes, created in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. This card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. It showcases a simple yet striking design, featuring ten red diamonds arranged in a pattern on a white background, reflecting the typical structure of a standard playing card deck. The card's small size (2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. or 7 x 3.8 cm) suggests its intended use for a deck of cards, highlighting its connection to the history of both playing cards and cigarette advertising.