Ground Hog, from the Jokes series (N87) for Duke brand cigarettes 1890

"Ground Hog," from the "Jokes" series of trade cards created for Duke brand cigarettes in 1890, depicts a man with a large head and body, shown in the act of eating a sausage, the "ground hog." The card is part of the "Jokes" series of trade cards that were popular during the late 19th century as a method to promote products. These cards often employed humor and caricature to attract attention. The "Jokes" series features various figures engaged in humorous or satirical scenarios, likely reflecting social commentary or popular culture of the time. This card, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, measures only 7 by 3.8 cm, making it a small, yet detailed example of the "Jokes" series.