Plate 46, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

This is a chromolithograph card from the "Fans of the Period" series for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. The image is a portrait of a woman holding a large, decorative fan. She is adorned in a fashionable outfit including a fur-trimmed jacket and a hat embellished with flowers and a feather. The card was created in 1889 by the Allen & Ginter company as a promotional item for their cigarette brand. These cards are a valuable historical document of fashion trends and social customs of the late 19th century. The "Fans of the Period" series is a notable example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the 19th century.