Life of William Ewart Gladstone, from the Histories of Poor Boys and Famous People series of booklets (N79) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph print, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, is part of a series of booklets given away with Duke brand cigarettes. The booklet is titled "Life of William Ewart Gladstone" and depicts the British statesman, known for his four terms as Prime Minister, in a realistic portrait style. The image is surrounded by a red background and features a banner with the name "Gladstone" at the bottom, adding a sense of grandeur to the portrait. This piece is a prime example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, and can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.