Charles I, King of Wurtemberg, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

This 1888 lithograph by W. Duke, Sons & Co. is part of the “Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms” series. The card features a portrait of Charles I, King of Wurtemberg, along with the coat of arms of Wurtemberg and the Wurtemberg flag. The lithograph was likely printed for the “Honest Long Cut” brand of tobacco, which is mentioned at the bottom of the card. The card's use of bright colors and detailed illustrations make it a prime example of chromolithography, a popular printing method in the late 19th century.