Mississippi, 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 Mississippi as a woman holding a spear and standing next to the state’s coat of arms, which features an eagle and the words "Cotton & Sugar." The series was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a tobacco company, to promote their "Honest Long Cut" brand. These trade cards were popular in the late 19th century and were often collected by children, making them an important part of American advertising history.