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

"My Queen" is a chromolithograph from the Illustrated Songs series of trading cards issued in 1893 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card depicts a woman in a white dress with a delicate floral background. The woman’s hand is extended to the right, holding a white card with a subtle golden ring on her finger. The elaborate floral background evokes a romantic atmosphere, creating a charming visual narrative that was likely used as a marketing tool to appeal to consumers. The card is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection.