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

"A Short History of General Admiral Porter" is a trade card from the "Histories of Generals" series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their "Honest Long Cut" smoking and chewing tobacco. The card features a portrait of Admiral Porter in his naval uniform, a scene of a naval vessel at sea, and a sailor standing near a cannon. The card is a beautiful example of trade card art from the late 19th century, and is a great example of how tobacco companies used these cards to promote their products and engage consumers.