A Short History of General Nathaniel P. Banks, 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, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., is a colorful and highly detailed piece of ephemera that features General Nathaniel P. Banks in a portrait format. This card, part of the "Histories of Generals" series, was printed in 1888 to promote the company's "Honest Long Cut" smoking and chewing tobacco. The card features a portrait of Banks in his Union Army uniform, along with a depiction of two soldiers in a landscape setting. This is a rare example of American advertising using historical figures to promote a product.