Pope Leo XIII, Roman States, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

This 1888 trade card from the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series features Pope Leo XIII and is part of the "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand advertising campaign. The card depicts a portrait of the Pope, alongside the coat of arms of the Papal States, the Papal flag and a small image of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. It’s a visual representation of Papal power and religious authority, meant to appeal to a wide audience during a time of heightened political and religious tension.