Robert E. Pattison of Pennsylvania, from the Presidential Possibilities series (N124) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

This chromolithograph card, part of the "Presidential Possibilities" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, depicts Robert E. Pattison, a politician from Pennsylvania, considered a possible presidential candidate at the time. This series was created to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card uses a realistic style to portray Pattison, emphasizing his features and attire. The card's small size suggests its intended use as a collectible or promotional item. These cards, often found in tobacco tins, offer a glimpse into late 19th-century political culture and the use of advertising in the tobacco industry.