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

"Secure Arms" is a trade card from the *Parasol Drills* series created by Allen & Ginter in 1888. It depicts a woman in a pink dress and green hat holding a parasol, with a rifle leaning against her. The card was part of a larger set of trade cards produced by Allen & Ginter to advertise their cigarettes. The image is a classic example of late 19th-century advertising art, using a charming and idealized image to appeal to a general audience. The vibrant colors and detailed illustrations were common features of trade cards during this period.