Admiral, Norway, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1886 - 1891

This chromolithograph, part of the *Naval Flags* series, was produced by Allen & Ginter between 1886 and 1891 as a trade card for their brand of cigarettes. The card depicts the admiral's flag of Norway, a red flag with a blue cross, flown on a ship's mast, with a portrait of a man wearing an admiral's uniform. This piece is a prime example of the *trade card* genre, popular in the late 19th century, and demonstrates the importance of imagery in advertising during this period.