Life of James Gillespie Blaine, from the Histories of Poor Boys and Famous People series of booklets (N79) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., is a portrait of James G. Blaine, an American politician who served as U.S. Secretary of State. The image features Blaine in a formal portrait style, with detailed rendering of his facial features and clothing. This collectible card was part of the "Histories of Poor Boys and Famous People" series, a marketing campaign by Duke brand cigarettes, promoting the brand and appealing to consumers interested in biographies of notable individuals. The card, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches when closed, is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.