Kingmate, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Kingmate" is a chromolithograph from the "World's Racers" series of trade cards issued by Allen & Ginter in 1888 to promote their cigarettes. The card depicts a jockey on a racehorse, likely a thoroughbred, in a simple landscape setting, printed with an appealing, stippled texture. This type of image was common for trade cards during this period, reflecting the popularity of horse racing in 19th-century America. It's now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, illustrating the significant impact of these cards on the art world.