Joe Lannon, Pugilist, from World's Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

"Joe Lannon, Pugilist," is a lithograph from the "World's Champions" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1887. This card, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts the boxer Joe Lannon with a stoic expression and his arms crossed, a classic pose for a 19th-century boxing champion. The card is a prime example of chromolithography, a printing technique that utilized multiple lithographic stones to create a vibrant and detailed image. The use of trading cards for promoting cigarettes was a popular practice in the late 19th century and these cards often depicted notable figures from various fields. This particular card holds historical significance as a visual record of a renowned pugilist during this period.