A Natural Mistake, from the Snapshots from "Puck" series (N128) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

A Natural Mistake, from the Snapshots from "Puck" series (N128) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

drawing, print

drawing

automotive illustration

aged paper

toned paper

print

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

men

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

watercolor

"A Natural Mistake" is a chromolithograph from the "Snapshots from 'Puck'" series, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The humorous image depicts a man attempting to play pool while a second man, seated nearby, holds a cue stick poised to strike the first man's behind. This type of comedic print was popular during the late 19th century, often featuring whimsical scenarios, making it a compelling example of advertising and visual humor.