Gymnastic, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company 1889

"Gymnastic" is a colorful chromolithograph from the "Occupations of Women" series, created by Frishmuth's Tobacco Company in 1889. This card, part of a larger set, depicts a woman in a blue and white gymnastic uniform performing on a pair of rings. The image is illustrative of late 19th-century perceptions of women in athletic roles, capturing the emerging popularity of physical activity for women. The card's small size and simple design suggest it was intended for inclusion in tobacco packets as a promotional item.