A Short History of General Braxton Bragg, from the Histories of Generals series of booklets (N78) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, is part of the *Histories of Generals* series of booklets that were included in packs of Duke brand cigarettes. This particular image depicts Confederate General Braxton Bragg, a prominent military figure during the American Civil War. The illustration, executed in a traditional portrait style, captures Bragg's likeness and his military uniform, featuring detailed rendering of his features, clothing, and the inscription "A Short History of Braxton Bragg". These cigarette cards, like this one, were popular collectibles in the late 19th century.