A Short History of General John Bell Hood, from the Histories of Generals series of booklets (N78) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"A Short History of General John Bell Hood" is a collectible card from the "Histories of Generals" series, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote Duke brand cigarettes. The card features a portrait of General Hood, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, in uniform with a prominent beard. The card's design includes a ribbon banner with the title, a stylized map of the American South, and the general's name in bold lettering, making it a valuable piece of historical ephemera and a fascinating example of early American advertising. This particular card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.