Governor Richardson, South Carolina, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-2), issued by Duke Sons & Co. 1885 - 1892

This trade card from the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., features a portrait of Governor Richardson of South Carolina. The card was produced between 1885 and 1892 as part of a larger marketing campaign for Duke Cigarettes. The card depicts a portrait of the governor alongside the coat of arms of South Carolina, and a view of the state capitol building in Columbia. The card also displays the Duke Cigarettes logo and boasts about the company's impressive sales. This card exemplifies the use of trade cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century.