Governor Lounsbury, Connecticut, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-1), issued by Duke Sons & Co. by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Governor Lounsbury, Connecticut, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-1), issued by Duke Sons & Co. 1885 - 1892

drawing, print

portrait

drawing

toned paper

water colours

egg art

print

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

coffee painting

men

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

arm

building

watercolur painting

This is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. circa 1885-1892. This particular card depicts Governor Phineas C. Lounsbury of Connecticut and features imagery associated with the state, including its coat of arms, state capitol building, and flag. The card is a fine example of a popular 19th-century method of advertising tobacco products. Trade cards like this often feature vibrant colors and detailed imagery, making them popular collectibles today.