Plate 43, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

This chromolithograph, "Plate 43, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands," was created by Allen & Ginter in 1889 as a collectible trading card for their cigarette brand. The image depicts a woman in traditional Japanese dress, holding a fan to her face. The card showcases the popularity of collecting and the use of imagery to appeal to consumers in the late 19th century. It is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.