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

This trade card, part of the "Histories of Generals" series, was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their "Honest Long Cut" smoking and chewing tobacco. The card depicts a portrait of Confederate General James Longstreet alongside a scene of soldiers loading a cannon. The card features a vibrant color palette and detailed illustrations, indicative of the late 19th-century chromolithographic printing process. As a collectible, the card provides insight into the tobacco industry’s marketing strategies during the late 19th century, and its association with Civil War imagery reflects a broader cultural fascination with the period.