Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev, from the Great Generals series (N15) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

This is a trade card from the "Great Generals" series, created by Allen & Ginter in 1888 to promote their brand of cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Mikhail Skobelev, a Russian general known for his military successes in Central Asia and the Russo-Turkish War. The card's visual style is typical of trade cards of the period, using a combination of portraiture and a small scene depicting the general's military exploits. This trade card, now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the marketing strategies of the 19th century.