Trombone and Tuba, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

"Trombone and Tuba" from the Musical Instruments series was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The lithograph features two women, each holding a different brass instrument, in a colorful and detailed style typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. This trade card exemplifies the use of visual marketing to connect products with popular themes, like music, to attract consumers. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.