The Pitcher, "Just watch me twist it," from the Terrors of America set (N136) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888 - 1889
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"The Pitcher, "Just watch me twist it," from the Terrors of America set (N136)" is a trade card from 1888–1889 produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card features a young boy, dressed in ragged clothing, barefoot and wearing a red cap, twisting a pitcher in his hands. The card, like the others in the set, depicts children engaged in various activities, creating a sense of nostalgia and fun. This humorous, evocative trade card exemplifies a popular marketing strategy in the late 19th century using vivid imagery to promote the brand. The card is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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