The Foot Hang, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes 1887

"The Foot Hang," from the "Gymnastic Exercises" series, is a trade card from 1887 created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. The card depicts a gymnast, in a striped and dotted leotard, performing a handstand, or "foot hang," as the card's title suggests. This card is part of a larger series of trade cards, all featuring gymnastic exercises, meant to promote Duke brand cigarettes. The card has been preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, where it can be viewed today.