Steamship Trave, North German Lloyd Steamship Company, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph, "Steamship Trave" was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., the tobacco company that was responsible for the Duke brand of cigarettes. The card features a portrait of a young woman and a steamship belonging to the North German Lloyd Steamship Company. This is a typical example of a trade card, a form of advertising popular in the 19th century. The steamship is shown against a seascape, with flags representing the United States and Germany. The card is part of the "Ocean and River Steamers" series, which was issued in 1887. It’s now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City.