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

This chromolithograph, titled "Mandolin," is part of the *Musical Instruments* series, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 as a trade card to promote their Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts a woman in a low-cut, pink bodice, playing a mandolin while wearing a floral hat. The image is a prime example of late 19th-century advertising, utilizing a romanticized portrayal of a woman and a popular musical instrument to appeal to potential cigarette buyers. The card, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm), is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.