Life of Andrew Carnegie, from the Histories of Poor Boys and Famous People series of booklets (N79) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph depicting Andrew Carnegie, the American industrialist and philanthropist. It was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a tobacco company, and was one of a series of biographical booklets given away with their Duke brand cigarettes in 1888. The image is part of the "Histories of Poor Boys and Famous People" series, which aimed to inspire consumers through stories of individuals who achieved success. The image depicts Carnegie in a portrait style, with a realistic depiction of his face and a more stylized rendering of his clothing. This type of collectible card, known as a "trade card", was popular in the late 19th century and is a fascinating example of early 20th century graphic design and advertising.