Eyes Left, from the Parasol Drills series (N18) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"Eyes Left" is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Parasol Drills" series, created in 1888 by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand. This series features women dressed in fashionable attire, depicted in various poses related to military drills, referencing the popularity of the "parasol drill" as a social activity at the time. The card's depiction of a woman in a red dress, holding a book and a parasol, captures the elegant style and social customs of the late 19th century. The card's small size, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, suggests its intended audience as collectors of the Allen & Ginter cigarette brand.