Insolence, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Insolence," from the *The World's Racers* series, is a chromolithograph trading card produced in 1888 by Allen & Ginter for their brand of cigarettes. Depicting a jockey astride a chestnut racehorse, the card exemplifies the popular genre of late 19th-century sports-themed ephemera. The card's small size and vibrant colors made it ideal for collectors, and its inclusion in cigarette packs helped popularize the sport of horse racing. It's now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcasing the unique history of American advertising and the enduring fascination with equestrianism.