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

"Violin" is a trade card from the "Musical Instruments" series created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888. The card features a young woman in a pink dress holding a violin. The image is a classic example of late 19th-century advertising, using a sentimental image to promote the Duke brand cigarettes. These trade cards were popular collector’s items and were often displayed in homes and businesses. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the artistic and marketing strategies used by companies at the time.