Governor Lowry, Mississippi, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-2), issued by Duke Sons & Co. 1885 - 1892

This 1885-1892 trade card from the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., features a portrait of Governor Lowry of Mississippi. The card is part of a larger set that was used to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card also includes imagery related to Mississippi, such as its coat of arms, a Mississippi River steamboat, and a scene of cotton picking. This is a unique example of an early 20th-century trade card that combines political, regional, and commercial imagery. The card is a reminder of the importance of tobacco in the Southern economy and the use of trade cards to advertise products. The card is also a testament to the skills of the illustrators who created them.