Governor Jackson, Maryland, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-1), issued by Duke Sons & Co. 1885 - 1892
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This is a trade card from the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the late 19th century. This particular card features Governor Jackson of Maryland, alongside his state's coat of arms and a scene of duck shooting, alluding to the brand's product "Honest Long Cut" tobacco. The trade card combines visual elements of portraiture, heraldry, and sporting imagery, common features in the genre of trade cards.
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