Empress of Japan, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889

This chromolithograph, part of the *World's Sovereigns* series, depicts Empress Shoken of Japan, wife of Emperor Meiji. Created by Allen & Ginter as a trade card for their Richmond cigarettes, the card features a highly detailed portrait of the Empress in ornate finery against a patterned background. This card is part of a larger series documenting royalty across the globe and provides a unique visual glimpse into the cultural impact of the late 19th-century.