Before Election, "This'll make her blaze," from the Terrors of America set (N136) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888 - 1889

This trade card, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., is a playful representation of the company's Honest Long Cut Tobacco, which was a popular brand in the late 19th century. The card depicts a young boy carrying a barrel of tobacco, referencing the popular slogan, "This'll make her blaze," which was a common tagline for tobacco products at the time. The card is a colorful and whimsical example of advertising from the Gilded Age, utilizing humor and imagery to promote the brand. "Before Election," is part of the "Terrors of America" set, N136, which was designed to appeal to the common man and connect the product with American culture.