Card Number 16, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1885 - 1895

This trade card, part of a series advertising Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, features a woman's hand holding a card depicting a young woman with a sweet expression. The card is part of the "Opera Gloves" series and is numbered 16, signifying its place in the collection. The use of a hand holding a card with a picture of a woman was a popular advertising technique in the late 19th century, highlighting the brand's association with fashionable and sophisticated goods. The illustration, printed in vibrant colors on a small card, is a prime example of the graphic design trends of the era.