From the Girls and Children series (N64) promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 1886

This 1886 lithograph, "From the Girls and Children series (N64) promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes," is a prime example of the marketing techniques employed by tobacco companies in the late 19th century. Created by Allen & Ginter, the image depicts three young girls, one holding a doll, sitting inside a tent with the brand name "Virginia Brights Cigarettes" prominently displayed at the top. The use of children in advertising was common during this period, appealing to a wide audience and associating the product with innocence and wholesome values.