Cockney, from World's Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Cockney," from the "World's Dudes" series (N31), is a trade card from 1888 advertising Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. This lithograph, part of a series depicting a variety of fashionable men in caricature, shows a stylishly dressed man, with a monocle and top hat, holding an umbrella. The image was likely distributed as a collectible item associated with cigarette packs. This artwork is a prime example of trade card art, a popular form of advertising in the 19th century.