Dakota, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

This chromolithograph, "Dakota," is part of the "Flags of the States and Territories" (N11) trading card series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888. The card depicts a stylized flag with a central seal that features a tree, a plow, and a rising sun. The words "Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable" surround the seal, and a ribbon at the bottom reads "Allen & Ginter's Cigarettes Richmond, Virginia." These cards, issued as premiums in packs of cigarettes, provide a unique glimpse into the cultural landscape of late 19th-century America.