"Say Fellars, them's my new duds," from the Terrors of America set (N136) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

"Say Fellars, them's my new duds," from the Terrors of America set (N136) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888 - 1889

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

print

traditional media

boy

retro 'vintage design

coloured pencil

traditional style

19th century

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

"Say Fellars, them's my new duds," is a trade card from the "Terrors of America" set, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco in the late 19th century. This colorful card features a young boy in a new suit, proudly displaying his new clothes to the viewer. The card's vibrant colors and charming illustration are typical of the trade card genre, which was popular during this period for advertising a variety of products. The playful text and illustration help to create a sense of humor and nostalgia, making this card a valuable artifact for collectors of American trade cards and advertising history.