Garnet Joseph Wolseley, from the Great Generals series (N15) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

This is a trade card from the "Great Generals" series of cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888 to promote their Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Garnet Joseph Wolseley, a British military leader, in full uniform. The card is a good example of late 19th-century American chromolithography. These cards were often collected and traded, and they are now considered valuable historical artifacts. They illustrate the growing popularity of tobacco products during this era, and also give insight into the military heroes of the day.