James McLaughlin, Champion Jockey of America, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 1) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887

This chromolithograph, part of the "Champions of Games and Sports" series issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. in 1887, depicts James McLaughlin, a famous American jockey, in a portrait style. The image features a close-up of McLaughlin's face with a red cap and jacket, emphasizing his identity as a jockey. The background shows a scene of horse racing, with two jockeys riding their horses at full speed, further connecting the subject with his sport. The image, a prime example of trade cards advertising W.S. Kimball & Co.'s cigarettes, was printed in a small size, measuring 2 11/16 × 1 1/2 in. (6.8 × 3.8 cm). This card is a part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.