Coney Island, from the Transparencies series (N137) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1884 - 1890

"Coney Island, from the Transparencies series" (N137) is a chromolithograph card from the late 19th century, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut Tobacco." The card depicts a lively scene at Coney Island, a popular beach resort, with bathers enjoying the water and the sand. The bright colors and bold outlines are characteristic of the chromolithograph printing process, popular for advertising and trade cards during this period. This artwork showcases the intersection of art, commerce, and leisure in 19th-century America.