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Chromolithographed cigarette card showing a woman in striped gymnastic costume performing a double arm swing on a horizontal

Double Arm Swing, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman in yellow tunic and striped breeches holding a foil, with a fencing mask on the ground

Fencing, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Colored trade card of a female gymnast in mid-air reaching toward a trapeze bar, with W. Duke Sons & Co. advertising text.

Trapeze, Flying Jump, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman bandmaster in pink breeches and dark jacket, raising a baton before a music stand.

Bandmaster, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman in a yellow top and red cap holding an oar beside a boat, titled Boat Racer.

Boat Racer, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Trading card of a woman dressed as a ship captain holding a spyglass at a ship railing, with sails behind her.

Captain, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Chromolithograph of a woman in red fur-trimmed cloak holding a gold staff, captioned Door Keeper, 1889 tobacco card.

Door Keeper, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman drummer in a feathered hat and red skirt, playing a striped drum outdoors.

Drummer, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman in a fencing room holding a foil, with masks and swords beside her.

Fencing Master, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Trade card showing a woman in a striped bathing suit and red hat wading in water, holding a rod with a red fish.

Fisherman, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Trading card of a woman in a blue and red gendarme uniform with a feathered hat, holding a rifle, labeled Gendarme.

Gendarme, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Chromolithographed trading card of a woman in blue gymnastic costume gripping a bar beside a vaulting horse, 1889.

Gymnastic, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman in plum velvet and feathered cap holding a staff, labeled Herald, 1889.

Herald, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman in a cape and red bodice labeled Lawyer, resting her hand on books.

Lawyer, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a woman in a red beret modeling a small teal sculpture on a wooden stand, labeled Sculptor.

Sculptor, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a woman tourist with binoculars and walking stick before a mountain landscape.

Tourist, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company

Frishmuth's Tobacco Company, 1889

Trade card showing a woman in striped blouse and white trousers holding a ball on a grassy field, labeled Old Port Plug.

From the Sports Girls series (N463) for Old Port Plug Tobacco

Old Port Plug Tobacco, ca. 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a woman in orange leotard hanging from a slanting ladder, with Duke cigarette branding.

Slanting Ladder, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Chromolithographed card of a gymnast hanging upside down from a bar in a patterned leotard, with W. Duke Sons advertising.

Back Wheel, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Colour cigarette card of a gymnast hanging upside down by her toes from a bar, with W. Duke, Sons & Co. printed below.

Hanging by Toes, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Illustrated card of a woman hanging upside down by her feet from a bar, wearing a striped leotard and striped stockings.

The Foot Hang, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman in a blue dress performing saddle vaulting on a padded horse, with Duke cigarette adve

Saddle Vaulting, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Color cigarette card of a gymnast in striped tights hanging upside down by her legs from a trapeze bar.

Leg Swing, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Chromolithograph trading card of a gymnast in striped swimsuit doing a handspring on a parallel bar, Duke cigarettes advertis

Parallel Bar, Handspring, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman in yellow leotard balancing on a rope, with W. Duke Sons & Co. text below.

Rope Walking, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Parallel Bar, Walking, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Vintage cigarette card of a woman in green leotard and striped stockings climbing a rope, with Duke advertising text.

Rope Climbing, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Printed card of a woman in a spotted red leotard performing a leg fly on a flying trapeze, with advertising text below.

Flying Trapeze Leg Fly, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Chromolithograph trade card of a woman in striped bodysuit and red bloomers seated on parallel bars, with Duke cigarette adve

Parallel Bars, Vaulting, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887

Cigarette card showing a woman in polka-dot costume balancing on a yellow ball, one leg raised, labeled Roll Over.

Roll Over, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes

W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1887