Pandean Pipes, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, is part of the Musical Instruments series for Duke brand cigarettes. The artwork, titled "Pandean Pipes," features a young woman in a pink dress holding a panpipe and a bird perched on a branch. The image, printed on a small card, showcases the intricate details of the woman's clothing and the instrument. This collectible card was likely part of a larger set promoting the brand's cigarettes, highlighting the company's position as "The Largest Cigarette Manufacturers in the World." The card exemplifies the chromolithography technique commonly used for trade cards in the late 19th century.