Tenement House, New York City, from the Habitations of Man series (N113) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco 1890

"Tenement House, New York City" is a chromolithograph from the "Habitations of Man" series, created by The Giles Company in 1890. The card was part of a larger set of trade cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut" smoking and chewing tobacco. The image depicts a typical New York City tenement building, with laundry hanging out to dry on lines strung between the buildings, showcasing the everyday lives of residents. The card is a valuable historical document providing insights into the living conditions of lower-income families in the late 19th century.