Rushing the Growler, from the Jokes series (N87) for Duke brand cigarettes 1890

"Rushing the Growler" is a humorous, illustrated card from the "Jokes" series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1890 to advertise Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts a man running away from a large, white and brown dog. The use of bold colors, simple line work, and exaggerated features creates a playful, lighthearted tone, characteristic of the "Jokes" series. The humorous subject matter and vivid colors aimed to appeal to a wide audience. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.