Number 11, Metamorphoses, from the Tricks with Cards series (N138) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Number 11, Metamorphoses, from the Tricks with Cards series (N138) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1887

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

yellowing background

print

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

wood background

personal sketchbook

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

"Number 11, Metamorphoses, from the Tricks with Cards series (N138)" is a trade card from 1887 issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco brand. The card depicts a hand of cards with a magic trick in progress. It was one of a series of 138 cards that were given out with the tobacco product. The card's colorful illustration and written instructions, along with its small size, are common characteristics of trade cards from this era.