Good Bye, Sweetheart, Good Bye, from the Illustrated Songs series (N116) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1893

"Good Bye, Sweetheart, Good Bye" is a chromolithographic print from the "Illustrated Songs" series commissioned by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand. The print depicts a woman in a long white dress and purple shawl, standing on a balcony overlooking a landscape as she waves goodbye. This image is representative of the sentimental tone and visual style of trade cards from the late 19th century, which often used romantic imagery to appeal to consumers. This particular print is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcasing its significance as a piece of American commercial art history.