A Short History of General Jubal Anderson Early, from the Histories of Generals series (N114) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph, part of the *Histories of Generals* series, depicts Confederate General Jubal Anderson Early. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their *Honest Long Cut* tobacco, this collectible card features a portrait of Early, as well as military imagery. The card features an olive branch, symbolic of peace, and a scroll, signifying the history of Early’s life and career. This artwork demonstrates the popular trend of using historical figures and events for commercial purposes in the late 19th century.