A Short History: General Irvin McDowell, 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, part of the "Histories of Generals" series, features a portrait of General Irvin McDowell. Created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, it was used to promote their "Honest Long Cut" smoking and chewing tobacco. The card incorporates symbolic imagery, including a soldier firing his rifle at an enemy, and a scroll with the word "Peace" and a sealed document, suggesting the potential for both conflict and resolution. The image is a vivid representation of 19th-century American history and its connection to the tobacco industry.