A Short History of General Ambrose Powell Hill, from the Histories of Generals series of booklets (N78) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"A Short History of General Ambrose Powell Hill" is a chromolithograph from the "Histories of Generals" series of booklets produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke brand cigarettes in 1888. The image depicts Hill in a close-up portrait wearing a Confederate uniform, his beard and serious expression adding to the image's gravitas. The booklet format and promotional use make this a unique example of historical portraiture and a collectible for cigarette card enthusiasts and Civil War history buffs.