A Short History of General G. E. Pickett, 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 lithograph card, part of the "Histories of Generals" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut smoking and chewing tobacco, features a portrait of Confederate General George Edward Pickett. The card depicts Pickett in a formal military portrait, with a view of a battle scene in the background. This colorful and detailed card serves as a prime example of 19th-century chromolithography. It reflects the popularity of collecting cards and ephemera during this time, as well as the cultural significance of tobacco advertising in the late 19th century.