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

This 1888 chromolithograph card is from the "Histories of Generals" series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco. The card features a portrait of General George Gordon Meade, a Union Army general during the American Civil War. Meade is known for his victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. The image also includes a scene depicting a soldier firing on an enemy soldier, demonstrating the brutality of the war. The card showcases the use of chromolithography for creating colorful and eye-catching advertising materials during the late 19th century.