Fife and Bagpipe, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

This chromolithograph, created by the tobacco company W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, is part of their "Musical Instruments" series, which was designed to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card depicts two figures, one playing a fife and the other playing a bagpipe. The figures are rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with vivid colors and intricate patterns. The image exemplifies the popular Victorian genre of trade cards, which used artistic imagery to promote products and engage consumers. This card is a fascinating example of the intersection of art, commerce, and culture in the late 19th century.