Lilia Blow, from World's Beauties, Series 1 (N26) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph card from the "World's Beauties" series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888 to promote their brand of cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Lilia Blow, a young woman with a gentle expression, adorned in a delicate white lace cap and dress, set against a light blue background. This collectible card is an example of the trend of using attractive imagery for marketing, and its small size makes it a charming piece of ephemera.