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

"Governor Morehouse, Missouri" is a trade card from the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1885–1892. This particular card features a portrait of Governor Morehouse, the state seal of Missouri with a depiction of the coat of arms, and a view of the Eads Bridge in St. Louis. This card, part of a larger series, was distributed to promote the company's Duke Cigarettes, and uses patriotic imagery to connect the brand with national pride and success. The card is a valuable artifact in the study of late 19th-century advertising and American history.