Steamship New York, Albany "Day" Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph, part of the "Ocean and River Steamers" series for Duke brand cigarettes, depicts the steamship *New York* from the "Albany Day Line" in 1887. Created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., the card features a detailed rendering of the steamship alongside a portrait of a woman, possibly representing an ideal passenger. The presence of the American flag and patriotic imagery likely aimed to evoke a sense of national pride and connect the brand with American values. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflects the popularity of steamship travel and the growing importance of the tobacco industry in the late 19th century.