William G. East, English Oarsman, from World's Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph card from the *World's Champions* series by Allen & Ginter features William G. East, an English oarsman, depicted in a portrait style with a light background. The card was produced as a collectible to be included in packs of Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The image shows East wearing a simple athletic tank top, creating a striking visual against the pale background. The card was likely intended to promote the sport of rowing and celebrate East’s accomplishments as a celebrated oarsman. This collectible piece is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcasing the history of sporting cards and the popularity of rowing in the late 19th century.