Chauncey M. Depew of New York, from the Presidential Possibilities series (N124) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph by W. Duke, Sons & Co. features Chauncey M. Depew, a prominent politician from New York, in a portrait format. The image is part of the "Presidential Possibilities" series, which was created by Duke Sons & Co. to promote "Honest Long Cut Tobacco". The series utilized a combination of lithographic techniques to create this colorful portrait of Depew in a formal pose, clad in a dark suit and bow tie. Depew's distinguished features are prominent, making this a memorable depiction of the political figure. The card is a small, but significant, example of tobacco advertising and American political culture in the late 19th century.