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

"Tumblers" is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Musical Instruments" series created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to advertise Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts a woman in a fashionable dress, holding three glasses on a table. The image is part of a larger set that was distributed to consumers as part of a promotional campaign, reflecting the growing popularity of collectible cards in the late 19th century. The image's bright colors, decorative details and playful subject matter appeal to a broad audience while also showcasing the company's brand. This card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of late 19th-century advertisement art.