Governor Church, Dakota Territory, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-1), issued by Duke Sons & Co. 1885 - 1892

This is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the late 19th century. The card depicts Governor Church of Dakota Territory, and features a portrait of him in the center, surrounded by images related to Dakota Territory, including its coat of arms, a scene of a train navigating a snowy landscape, and a depiction of "Devil's Lake." These cards were likely intended for collectors and served as a form of advertisement for the company's "Honest Long Cut" tobacco products. The image is an example of 19th-century American commercial art and provides a glimpse into the history of Dakota Territory.