Calais, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

"Calais, from the City Flags series" is a trade card from 1887, created by Allen & Ginter to advertise their "Virginia Cigarettes" brand. The card depicts the flag of Calais, France, featuring a white cross on a blue background, along with a small scene of the city's harbor. This type of advertising art, known as trade cards, was popular in the late 19th century, often showcasing imagery related to geography, history, or culture. The card is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.