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

This chromolithograph, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, is part of a series of trade cards for Duke brand cigarettes. It depicts a woman in a striped dress, playing a clarinet, with a whimsical blue hat. The card served as a marketing tool to promote Duke cigarettes, highlighting the company's position as “The Largest Cigarette Manufacturers in the World.” This artwork is an example of the use of visual imagery in advertising during the late 19th century and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.