A Good Throw, from the Talk of the Diamond set (N135) issued by Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company 1888

"A Good Throw" is a lithograph from the "Talk of the Diamond" set of trade cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company, in 1888. This card depicts a baseball player in the act of throwing the ball, with a group of men playing dice and drinking in the background. The card is a satirical commentary on the popular pastimes of the day, highlighting the contrast between the athleticism of baseball and the more leisurely pursuit of gambling. The use of caricature and exaggeration in the depiction of the figures further emphasizes the humorous tone of the card. This trade card is an example of advertising from the late 19th century, and its subject matter reflects the interests of a burgeoning American middle class. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.