A Short History: General John Logan, from the Histories of Generals series (N114) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco 1888

This trade card, part of the "Histories of Generals" series, was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their "Honest Long Cut" smoking and chewing tobacco. The card features a portrait of General John Logan in his Union Army uniform, accompanied by an American Bald Eagle perched on an American flag. The card exemplifies a popular trend in 19th-century advertising that used patriotic imagery to appeal to consumers, associating their product with American strength and values.