Sturgeon, from the series Fishers and Fish (N74) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"Sturgeon" is a colorful chromolithograph from the "Fishers and Fish" series created by Knapp & Company in 1888. This card, intended for the Duke brand of cigarettes, depicts a humorous caricature of a woman with an oversized head, holding a fishing rod and standing on a large sturgeon. The image is likely meant to be amusing and lighthearted, possibly referencing the popularity of fishing in the late 19th century. The card is a fine example of the use of chromolithography in commercial advertising during this period.