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

This 1888 trade card, "A Short History of General Winfield Scott," was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their brand of tobacco. It features a portrait of General Winfield Scott in his military uniform, along with a scene of a battlefield with soldiers firing muskets. This card is part of the "Histories of Generals" series produced by the company, featuring iconic figures of American history. The design uses a decorative frame with floral motifs and decorative scrollwork, making it a beautiful piece of Americana that is now a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.