Plate 37, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

This trade card, part of the "Fans of the Period" series, depicts a fashionable woman of the late 19th century holding a red fan. The lithograph, created by Allen & Ginter in 1889, was originally included in a pack of Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The card's intricate detail and delicate rendering capture the elegance of the era, while the inclusion of the Allen & Ginter logo highlights the company's marketing strategy of using collectible cards to promote their products.