Buenos Aires, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This chromolithograph, part of the “City Flags” series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for their brand of cigarettes, depicts the flag of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The card features a detailed illustration of the flag flying from a flagpole, with a small, stylized cityscape of Buenos Aires in the background. These trading cards were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, and this particular card from 1887 is a prime example of the artistic style of the time, with its bright colors and intricate details.