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

This colorful lithograph from the "Histories of Generals" series, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their tobacco brand, depicts General James Garfield. The card features a portrait of Garfield in a military uniform, along with a scene of soldiers in action. The imagery celebrates Garfield's military service and the values of strength and courage associated with both the military and tobacco use during this period. The card's design, characteristic of the late 19th-century trade card style, combines vibrant colors, bold lettering, and illustrations to capture attention and promote the brand.