Theobaud Bauer, Greco-Roman Wrestler, from World's Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph trading card from the *World's Champions* series, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888 to be included in packages of cigarettes. This particular card depicts Theobaud Bauer, a Greco-Roman wrestler, in a portrait style. The card features detailed, realistic rendering of Bauer's physique and features, showcasing the level of craftsmanship typical of this popular collectible card series. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small card as part of its collection of American printmaking.