John Adams, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph card, featuring John Adams, was part of the "Great Americans" series commissioned by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their Duke brand cigarettes. The image depicts Adams in a formal portrait style with an American flag and bald eagle in the background, a visual representation of his role in American history as the second president of the United States. These small cards were widely distributed and collected, making them an engaging form of advertising in the late 19th century.