The Girl I Left Behind Me, from the Illustrated Songs series (N116) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1893

This chromolithograph, "The Girl I Left Behind Me," is part of the *Illustrated Songs* series created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco in 1893. The image depicts a young woman in a pink dress with a blue sash, leaning on a railing and looking out at the water. The woman's pose and melancholic expression evoke a sense of longing and perhaps sadness, likely referencing the popular folk song "The Girl I Left Behind Me." The image's delicate details and soft colors create a romantic atmosphere, typical of the sentimental imagery popular during the late 19th century. This charming, collectible card is a testament to the intersection of art and commerce in the Gilded Age.