Puzzle Card Number 6, The "Ribbon" Puzzle, from the Jokes series (N118) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1887 - 1891

"Puzzle Card Number 6, The 'Ribbon' Puzzle, from the Jokes series" is a promotional trade card issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to advertise their Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card, printed between 1887 and 1891, features a word puzzle where the user must trace a path through the letters to spell out the words "Honest Long Cut" and "The Ribbon." The card's bright colors and intricate design were likely intended to attract attention and create a playful and engaging experience for the consumer. This specific card is from the "Jokes" series, suggesting there were other cards in the set that featured different puzzles or games. This card is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, and provides a glimpse into late 19th-century advertising practices and the popular culture of the time.