New London Harbor, from the Lighthouses series (N119) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1889

This lithograph, "New London Harbor," is part of a series of trading cards produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut Tobacco" brand in 1889. The card depicts a stylized, romanticized view of the New London Harbor lighthouse, a prominent landmark of the region. Its bright colors, precise lines, and idealized imagery were characteristic of the late 19th-century printmaking aesthetic. This particular card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcasing the history of American commercial art and its connection to everyday life.