Melville W. Fuller of Illinois, from the Presidential Possibilities series (N124) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

This chromolithograph, "Melville W. Fuller of Illinois," is part of the "Presidential Possibilities" series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco brand. The series featured portraits of potential candidates for the upcoming presidential election, suggesting a connection between the product and American leadership. The image depicts Fuller in a close-up portrait, with a focus on his face and upper torso. This detailed, realistic style was common in trade cards of the period. The card is an example of early 20th-century American advertising that used political figures to promote consumer goods.