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

"A Short History of General A. S. Johnston" is a chromolithograph card from the "Histories of Generals" series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand. The card features a portrait of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston, a key figure in the American Civil War, alongside a depiction of a soldier in a battle scene. This collectible card exemplifies the use of trade cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century, blending historical figures with product promotion.