Governor Oglesby, Illinois, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-2), issued by Duke Sons & Co. by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Governor Oglesby, Illinois, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-2), issued by Duke Sons & Co. 1885 - 1892

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This is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a leading cigarette manufacturer, between 1885 and 1892. Featuring a portrait of Governor Richard J. Oglesby, of Illinois, the card includes a visual representation of the State of Illinois's coat of arms and a grain elevator in Chicago. The card exemplifies the growing popularity of tobacco cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century.

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