Edward Mansvelt, Setting Out on a Cruise, from the Pirates of the Spanish Main series (N19) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1886 - 1891

This is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Pirates of the Spanish Main" series, created by Allen & Ginter, a popular cigarette company, for their brand of tobacco in the late 19th century. The card features a portrait of Edward Mansvelt, a 17th-century privateer who is seen setting off on a cruise. The card, printed on a thin sheet of paper, was most likely intended for public consumption and showcases the artist's use of vibrant colors and illustrative techniques to bring this historical figure to life.