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

This chromolithograph, part of the "Histories of Generals" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, features a portrait of Union General Winfield Scott Hancock, a prominent figure in the American Civil War. The card, designed to promote Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, utilizes a patriotic aesthetic with images of oak leaves, a blue cap and weapons, and the words "A Short History of Gen. Hancock." The card is typical of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, that were often collected by children.