A Short History of General Robert E. Lee, one-sheet of cover and verso from the Histories of Generals series of booklets (N78) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This 1888 trade card from the "Histories of Generals" series, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for Duke brand cigarettes, depicts General Robert E. Lee. The card features a portrait of Lee, surrounded by a laurel wreath and the Confederate battle flag, along with a scene of a battlefield with a cannon and fallen soldiers. These collectible cards were likely distributed with packs of cigarettes and served as promotional material for the company. The card showcases the historical figure of General Lee, a prominent figure in the American Civil War. The card is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.