Plate 20, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

This chromolithograph, "Plate 20, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands," is a colorful depiction of a fashionable woman from the late 19th century. The woman is depicted in profile, holding a large, red fan and wearing a stylish hat adorned with flowers and ribbons. The image is part of a series of trade cards produced by Allen & Ginter, a company that manufactured cigarettes, and serves as an example of the popular chromolithographic prints used in advertising at the time. The detailed illustration captures the elegance and extravagance of fashion during this era.