Arab House, from the Habitations of Man series (N113) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco 1890

This chromolithograph, titled "Arab House," is part of the *Habitations of Man* series, commissioned by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco. Created in 1890 by The Giles Company, this illustration depicts an idealized version of an Arab dwelling, featuring traditional architectural elements like arched doorways and a tower. The vibrant colors and detailed rendering invite viewers to imagine life in this exotic locale. This small-scale artwork is a prime example of the use of trade cards as a form of advertisement during the 19th century, and it currently resides in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.