Cat Boat, from the Types of Vessels series (N139) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1889

"Cat Boat" is a lithograph from the "Types of Vessels" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco in 1889. The image depicts a catboat, a type of sailboat known for its single mast and distinctive triangular sail. The vibrant colors and detailed illustration showcase the craftsmanship of the tobacco company's marketing efforts. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this piece offers a glimpse into 19th-century American advertising and the enduring popularity of nautical imagery.