Card Number 23, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1885 - 1895

This is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Opera Gloves" series, produced by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, between 1885 and 1895. It features a hand wearing a leather glove, holding a card with a portrait of a woman. The card, numbered 23, was likely intended for collecting and exchange. The illustration showcases a blend of realistic detail and stylized design, reflecting the popularity of chromolithography in the late 19th century. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies a unique aspect of social history, as tobacco cards were a common form of advertising and entertainment during this period.