After the Ball, from the Talk of the Diamond set (N135) issued by Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company 1888

"After the Ball" is a humorous lithograph from the "Talk of the Diamond" set of trading cards issued in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company. The artwork depicts a scene of revelry gone wrong, with two men, likely baseball players, passed out in a room. One is draped over a table, while the other is slumped in a chair, both surrounded by fallen objects and a bucket full of debris. The scene is satirical, highlighting the excessive indulgence and potential consequences of "after-the-ball" festivities. This card, like other "Talk of the Diamond" cards, was part of a promotional campaign by the American Tobacco Company to promote their tobacco products. The artwork is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.