Andrew Jackson, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888
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This 1888 lithograph, "Andrew Jackson," is part of the *Great Americans* series of trading cards produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, in a formal portrait, with the Black Hawk War depicted in a small vignette above his head. This collectible card illustrates the popularity of tobacco products, trading cards, and historical figures in the late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this card in New York City.
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