Kentucky, from the Industries of States series (N117) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1889

This trade card from the "Industries of States" series, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1889 to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco, depicts a female figure representing Kentucky. She holds a shield bearing the state's coat of arms, which includes the state seal and a scene of two men shaking hands. The card highlights the state's primary industries, "Farming & Salt Manufacture," through the imagery and text. The card is a prime example of trade cards, which were popular advertising tools in the late 19th century.