Guzman Blanco, President of Venezuela, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series by W. Duke, Sons & Co., depicts Venezuelan president, Antonio Guzmán Blanco. The image is divided into three panels: the coat of arms of Venezuela, a portrait of Blanco, and the Venezuelan flag with a pennant. Printed in 1888, the card is a prime example of a trade card, used to advertise the "Honest Long Cut" brand of tobacco. The card provides viewers with a snapshot of Venezuelan national symbols and its political figure during the late 19th century.