Charles Cornwallis, from the Great Generals series (N15) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"Charles Cornwallis" is a lithograph from the "Great Generals" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888 for their cigarette brand. The card features a portrait of Charles Cornwallis, a British military commander during the American Revolutionary War. The portrait captures Cornwallis in his military uniform, with a focus on his face and upper body. The card was part of a larger set of trading cards featuring famous military figures, designed to be collected by consumers of Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The image, typical of 19th century lithographic portraiture, reflects the aesthetic and cultural tastes of the period.