Card Number 12, 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 hand wearing a glove holding a small portrait of a woman. The card, printed between 1885 and 1895, is a prime example of the use of lithographic printing techniques for advertising purposes in the late 19th century. The design, with its simple yet elegant presentation of a woman's portrait, appeals to the consumer's sense of style and luxury, associating the brand with refined taste. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the period, where advertising relied on appealing imagery to capture the attention of the public.