Card Number 18, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1885 - 1895

This trade card, created between 1885 and 1895 by Allen & Ginter, is a prime example of advertising during the late 19th century. The card features a hand clad in a blue glove, holding a smaller card depicting a woman wearing a black bow. This trade card, part of a series advertising Allen & Ginter cigarettes, exemplifies the use of visual imagery to market products to a wide audience. The hand and glove represent the luxurious and stylish nature of the product, while the woman's portrait adds a touch of elegance and intrigue. This card, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the history of advertising and its evolution during the late Victorian era.