Number 23, Carte Vivante, from the Tricks with Cards series (N138) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Number 23, Carte Vivante, from the Tricks with Cards series (N138) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1887

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

yellowing background

photo restoration

print

personal sketchbook

children publication design

coloured pencil

men

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Number 23, Carte Vivante, from the Tricks with Cards series" is a trade card created in 1887 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card features a magician in a tuxedo performing a card trick, with the text describing the effect and referencing further instructions on another card in the series. This trade card exemplifies the use of visual imagery and textual description for marketing and advertising purposes in the late 19th century, showcasing a popular form of entertainment.