Keokuk, Sac & Fox, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N36) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888
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This chromolithograph, "Keokuk, Sac & Fox," from the "American Indian Chiefs" series, was created by Allen & Ginter in 1888. It was originally part of a set of trading cards given away with Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. The card depicts a portrait of Keokuk, a prominent leader of the Sac and Fox Nation, surrounded by imagery of his culture, including a spear, tomahawk, shield, and feathers. This card exemplifies the popularity of Native American imagery in the 19th century and its use in commercial products.
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