Burmese Festival, India, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes 1890

"Burmese Festival, India" is a chromolithograph from the "Holidays" series of cigarette cards created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1890. The image depicts a woman in traditional Burmese dress, adorned with elaborate jewelry and a feathered headdress, holding a decorative fan. The card’s design, likely intended for a mass audience, showcases the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of Burmese culture, while also promoting the Duke brand cigarettes. The card's small size (7 x 3.8 cm) is indicative of its use as a collectible item, a common practice during the late 19th century. "Burmese Festival, India" is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.