Austrian Italy, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1890

This is a chromolithograph from a set of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1890 as promotional materials for their cigarette brand. The card, titled "Austrian Italy," features a detailed depiction of the flag of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, which was a part of the Austrian Empire between 1815 and 1866. The flag is depicted as a red banner with a white stripe along the bottom edge, featuring a green band with a golden lion holding a cross and a book. The intricately patterned background, likely influenced by the style of Art Nouveau, suggests the cards were intended to be collectible.