Etruria Steamship, Cunard Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph card from the "Ocean and River Steamers" series (N83) was printed in 1887 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts the Etruria steamship, a vessel of the Cunard Line, alongside a portrait of a woman holding a banner with the Cunard Line logo. The card is a prime example of 19th-century commercial art, showcasing a blend of illustrative techniques to promote a brand through imagery of popular culture and technology.