Harmonica and Tam Tam, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Harmonica and Tam Tam, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

water colours

egg art

print

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

coffee painting

underpainting

men

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

musical-instrument

watercolor

"Harmonica and Tam Tam," from the "Musical Instruments" series (N121) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., is a colorful chromolithograph from 1888. The card, designed to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco, depicts two figures - a woman playing a harmonica and another beating a tam tam drum. The lively imagery and vibrant colors were likely intended to appeal to a wide audience, especially those interested in music and cultural diversity. The card is part of a larger set of trading cards, making it a collectible item for both tobacco enthusiasts and art lovers.