An Improvised Pastille, from the Snapshots from "Puck" series (N128) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

"An Improvised Pastille" is a humorous illustration from the "Snapshots from Puck" series, commissioned by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Created in 1888, the artwork depicts a group of men in a crowded setting, with one individual expressing discomfort due to a nearby smoker's tobacco use. This comical scene served as a lighthearted advertisement, suggesting that Honest Long Cut Tobacco was a less offensive alternative to other brands. The print, measuring 2 1/2 × 4 3/16 in. (6.4 × 10.6 cm), is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York, NY.