Direct Fire, from the Parasol Drills series (N18) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"Direct Fire," from the *Parasol Drills* series, is a trade card from 1888 created by the Allen & Ginter company to advertise their brand of cigarettes. The card depicts a woman in a straw hat and gloves, holding a parasol. It is a prime example of the trade cards produced in the late 19th century, using beautiful illustrations to attract attention and promote the brand. Trade cards were widely collected, adding to their value and appeal as collectible pieces of art. This card can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.