Tamborine, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"Tamborine", from the "Musical Instruments" series of trade cards, was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts a woman in a flowing white dress with colorful accents, holding a tambourine high above her head. This chromolithograph is a striking example of the late 19th-century trend of using attractive imagery to promote consumer goods, and is a fascinating glimpse into the history of advertising and the visual arts.