General Salomon, President of Haiti, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

This 1888 trade card from the *Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms* series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., features a portrait of General Salomon, President of Haiti. The card includes depictions of the Haitian flag, coat of arms, and a scene of a sugarcane field. The inclusion of the sugarcane field reflects the importance of the sugarcane industry to the Haitian economy. The card's brightly colored lithographic printing and ornate design reflect the popular visual style of the late 19th century. This card is a great example of trade cards being used as a marketing tool in the 19th century, where companies would distribute cards like these with their products, like tobacco, to reach a wider audience.