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

"Hunting Horn" is a chromolithograph from the "Musical Instruments" series of trade cards created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888. The card features a woman dressed as a hunter, blowing a hunting horn, holding an arrow and quiver, and wearing a feathered hat with a red band. The card served as an advertisement for the Duke brand of cigarettes, showcasing the company's success as "the largest cigarette manufacturers in the world." The image is an example of late 19th-century chromolithography, a popular printing technique that allowed for vibrant colors and intricate details. The design utilizes a whimsical and romanticized depiction of hunting to appeal to a wide audience.