Governor McGill, Minnesota, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-2), issued by Duke Sons & Co. 1885 - 1892

This is a trade card from the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. between 1885 and 1892. This card features a portrait of Governor McGill of Minnesota, accompanied by imagery of the state seal, Minnehaha Falls, and a church pennant, as well as the text "Duke Cigarettes are the Best." This type of advertising was common in the 19th century, and this card is a good example of the use of imagery and text to promote a product. The card is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.