A Short History: General George Gordon Meade, from the Histories of Generals series (N114) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco 1888

This trade card from 1888 features a portrait of General George Gordon Meade, a Union general in the American Civil War. The card was produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut" brand of smoking and chewing tobacco. The card's design includes a portrait of Meade surrounded by decorative flourishes, and a scene of a battlefield with a soldier aiming his rifle. This card is part of the "Histories of Generals" series, which likely depicted famous Union military leaders. This type of collectible card, often given away with products, was a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century.