Texas, from the Industries of States series (N117) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1889

This chromolithograph, part of the "Industries of States" series, depicts a female figure personifying Texas, holding a shield with the state's official seal. The figure is adorned with a star crown and is positioned above a landscape with cattle, cotton, sugar, and corn, symbolic of Texas' agricultural bounty. These cards were produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1889, as promotional material for "Honest Long Cut" tobacco. The card's small size, measuring just over 4 inches high, is indicative of its intended purpose as a collectible and advertising tool. This artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the history of American advertising and the visual representation of states in the late 19th century.