Francis S. Land, from the Sea Captains series (N127) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1887

This is a trade card from the "Sea Captains" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their brand of "Honest Long Cut" tobacco. The card features a portrait of Captain Francis S. Land, who commanded the Inman Line steamship "City of Berlin," in the late 19th century. The card uses a colorful, realistic style that was common in trade cards of the period, often using a combination of lithography and chromolithography techniques. The image depicts the captain wearing a dark suit and a mustache. The card also includes a red flag with "I & I" in white, a common symbol found on trade cards from this era. The card is an example of a popular form of advertising used in the late 19th century, and it is a valuable artifact for understanding the history of both tobacco advertising and the shipping industry.