Isaac P. Gray of Indiana, from the Presidential Possibilities series (N124) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

This chromolithograph, "Isaac P. Gray of Indiana," is part of a larger set of "Presidential Possibilities" trade cards issued in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut Tobacco." The cards feature portraits of prominent political figures of the time, likely chosen for their potential to become President of the United States. The image depicts a close-up portrait of Isaac P. Gray, a Democratic politician from Indiana. The chromolithography technique, a form of color printing popular in the 19th century, lends a realistic and detailed quality to the portrait. The card, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the political landscape and marketing strategies of late 19th-century America.