Patrick Henry, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, titled "Patrick Henry," was part of the "Great Americans" series of trading cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., the largest cigarette manufacturers in the world. The card depicts a portrait of the American orator and revolutionary Patrick Henry, positioned against a backdrop of an imagined scene, likely based on his famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. The image serves as a reminder of Henry's role in the American Revolution, as well as his prominent place in American history. This card is an example of the use of popular cultural objects, like trading cards, to promote commercial products, and the use of historical figures for marketing and promotional purposes.