Tennis, from World's Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, "Tennis," is part of the "World's Dudes" series, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888, to promote their brand of cigarettes. This small card depicts a man in typical late 19th-century tennis attire, holding a ball and a racket. It is an example of trade cards, which were popular advertising materials used in the late 19th century. The use of chromolithography, a printing process that used multiple colors, allowed for vibrant, detailed images like this one. These cards are now considered collectible items by art and history enthusiasts.