Egyptian Harp and Pandean Pipes, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888
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"Egyptian Harp and Pandean Pipes" is a chromolithograph trade card from the "Musical Instruments" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their brand of Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card features two women, one playing a harp and the other playing pandean pipes, both depicted in elaborate costumes and framed by decorative borders. This card exemplifies the use of chromolithography to create vibrant and eye-catching illustrations for commercial purposes in the late 19th century.
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