Steamship Pilgrim, Fall River Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph card, part of the “Ocean and River Steamers” series for Duke brand cigarettes, features a portrait of a young woman in an ornate frame and a depiction of the steamship Pilgrim from the Fall River Line. Created in 1887 by W. Duke, Sons & Co., the card exemplifies the vibrant color and detailed imagery of late 19th-century commercial printing. The card's inclusion in a cigarette series highlights the growing popularity of tobacco and the use of visual media in advertising.