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

This trade card, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, features a portrait of General Henry W. Halleck, a prominent figure in the American Civil War. The card, part of a series promoting Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, incorporates a visual narrative of the war with a depiction of a soldier firing on a fallen enemy. These trade cards, often collected as a set, were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century and served as a unique blend of historical imagery and product promotion. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York, NY.