London, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

This colorful lithograph, "London," is a part of the "Dancing Girls of the World" series, a collection of trade cards created by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. The series was likely issued to advertise tobacco products. The card depicts a woman in a riding habit, lifting her skirt to reveal a yellow petticoat. This playful and suggestive image, though considered somewhat risque by today's standards, was a common way to depict women in popular culture during the late 19th century. This card is a prime example of the trade card genre, which combined advertising with visual and artistic elements.