From the Girls and Children series (N58) promoting Our Little Beauties Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 1887

This chromolithograph card, part of the "From the Girls and Children series," is a charming example of 19th-century advertising. Created in 1887 by Allen & Ginter for their "Our Little Beauties" cigarettes, it features a young woman in a colorful dress and bonnet, her delicate features and demure pose evoking a sense of innocence and beauty. The card's vibrant colors and intricate details highlight the artistry of the lithographic process, making it a fascinating artifact of consumer culture in the late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small but captivating piece of graphic design history.