D.H. McAlpin & Co. Tobacco Company

D.H. McAlpin & Co. Tobacco Company was a commercial entity primarily documented as an issuer and publisher of collectible prints, operating specifically around 1901. Although not an artistic studio, the company is cataloged within art historical databases due to its role in the mass production and distribution of commercial trade cards.

The documented output attributed to D.H. McAlpin & Co. consists of early 20th-century commercial prints, often utilizing chromolithography for detailed imagery designed for insertion into tobacco products. Documentation indicates 15 of these D.H. McAlpin & Co. Tobacco Company prints are represented in major institutional holdings, establishing their historical significance. These works are included in collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The company is primarily known for issuing the "Generals" series (T64), distributed circa 1901. This series featured portraits of contemporary and historical military leaders. Specific documented subjects from this series include General Baden-Powell, General Buller, General Burgoyne, General Burnside, and General Clements.

Due to their age, many of these historical prints fall within the public domain, ensuring that museum-quality images and downloadable artwork remain accessible for research and collecting.