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

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

drawing, print, architecture

drawing

toned paper

print

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

coffee painting

arch

men

art nouveau

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

architecture

profile

arm

watercolur painting

This 1885-1892 trade card from the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series features a portrait of Governor James P. Richardson, the 98th governor of South Carolina. The card also showcases the state's coat of arms, the state capitol building, and the state flag. The card was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a prominent tobacco company, to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand. The card is a colorful example of late 19th-century American commercial art and offers a glimpse into the history of South Carolina and the tobacco industry.