John Greenleaf Whittier, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the *Great Americans* series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, depicts John Greenleaf Whittier, an American poet. It is a portrait of the poet, with his distinctive white beard, set against a snowy landscape with a house in the background. The card's small size and bright colors are typical of trade cards, which were used as promotional material for various products. This card, like others in the series, was likely distributed as an advertisement for Duke brand cigarettes.