Governor Oglesby, Illinois, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-1), issued by Duke Sons & Co. by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Governor Oglesby, Illinois, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-1), issued by Duke Sons & Co. 1885 - 1892

drawing, print

portrait

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

antique

yellowing background

ship

print

coloured pencil

coffee painting

19th century

men

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

arm

This chromolithograph card, part of the "Governors, Arms, Etc." series, features a portrait of Governor Richard J. Oglesby of Illinois. It was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. between 1885 and 1892 and is a prime example of the popular collectible cards of the 19th century. The card also displays the state seal of Illinois and a depiction of a grain elevator in Chicago, highlighting the state's agricultural and industrial prowess. The card was likely produced as a promotional piece for "Honest Long Cut" tobacco. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.