Duke of Argyle, Scotland, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

This chromolithograph card from the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, depicts the Duke of Argyle, Scotland, and features elements of Scottish heraldry, including the coat of arms and flag. The card's design includes a portrait of the Duke, framed by the flag and coat of arms, along with a small illustration of a sailboat on the sea, which is indicative of Scotland's maritime tradition. This card was part of a larger series of trading cards produced by the tobacco company W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut" brand of tobacco. The card showcases a combination of portraiture, heraldry, and maritime imagery, creating a visual representation of Scottish identity.