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

"The Little Fisher Maiden," created in 1893, is a trade card from the Illustrated Songs series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card features a young girl standing next to a boat with a fishing net, portraying a romanticized image of fishing life. This charming illustration, characteristic of the late 19th-century aesthetic, uses bright colors and detailed imagery to engage viewers. The card is a valuable example of advertising ephemera from the Gilded Age and provides a glimpse into the marketing techniques employed by the tobacco industry at the time.