Asiatic Turk, from World's Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, "Asiatic Turk" from the "World's Smokers" series, was created in 1888 by Allen & Ginter as a collectible card for their cigarette brand. The card depicts a man in traditional Turkic attire, smoking a water pipe (narghile), a common practice in the region. This card is part of a larger set that showcased different types of smokers from around the world, promoting Allen & Ginter's cigarette products through a colorful and engaging visual style. The card's small size and detailed illustration are characteristic of the 19th-century trade card format. Today, these cards are highly sought-after by collectors for their historical value and artistic merit.