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

"A Short History: General Joseph E. Johnston" is a trade card from the "Histories of Generals" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their "Honest Long Cut" smoking and chewing tobacco. The card features a portrait of General Johnston in his Confederate uniform against a backdrop of an oak leaf motif. The artwork was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The card is a prime example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, combining a historical figure with a product endorsement.