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

"On Duty" from the "Parasol Drills" series, created in 1888, is a trade card by Allen & Ginter, a company that produced cigarettes in Richmond, Virginia. This lithograph, part of a set of collectible cards, depicts a woman holding a small dog while holding a parasol. The woman is dressed in a straw hat, a yellow dress and red gloves. These colorful and charming cards were distributed in cigarette packs and served as early forms of advertising.