Clara C., from World's Beauties, Series 2 (N27) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph trading card featuring a woman named Clara C. It was created in 1888 by Allen & Ginter, who are known for their iconic cigarette cards featuring various subjects. The card's simple composition highlights Clara C., who is dressed in a white dress, a large straw hat, and a green glove. The vibrant colors and delicate details of this card showcase the artistic quality of these early advertising pieces, often overlooked in the modern age. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, houses this and other cards from this series.