Peter Cooper, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the "Great Americans" series for Duke brand cigarettes, depicts Peter Cooper, a prominent American industrialist and philanthropist. The image, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, is a portrait of Cooper, showcasing his white beard and spectacles, with a large building in the background, likely a factory. The card's small dimensions, 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 in., were typical of these trade cards, which were popular advertising mediums in the late 19th century. Today, this card is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The card is an example of trade card, chromolithograph, and portraiture.