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

This 1885-1892 trade card features Governor Joseph Benson Foraker, a prominent figure in Ohio politics. The card is part of the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a cigarette manufacturer. The card's design highlights Foraker's portrait alongside the coat of arms of Ohio, a scene of harvesting corn, and a depiction of the Garfield Monument in Cleveland, Ohio. This vibrant, colorful piece of ephemera from the late 19th century captures a snapshot of American history and highlights the marketing strategies of the time.