Puzzle Card Number 10, The "Overlap" Puzzle, from the Jokes series (N118) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1887 - 1891

"Puzzle Card Number 10, The "Overlap" Puzzle, from the Jokes series" is a colorful, illustrated card from a set of trading cards produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co., to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco. This card, dating from between 1887-1891, features a word puzzle, where the player must unscramble letters to form words within the grid. The card is framed with an elaborate border with ornate details, reflecting the typical design aesthetic of the late 19th century. These trading cards served as a form of advertising, leveraging a popular hobby to market the company's tobacco product. This card is an example of how companies used creative methods to promote their products during the 19th century.