Patagonia, from the Natives in Costume series (N16) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands by Allen & Ginter

Patagonia, from the Natives in Costume series (N16) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1886

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coffee painting

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This 1886 chromolithograph, titled "Patagonia," is part of the "Natives in Costume" series produced by Allen & Ginter as trade cards for their brand of cigarettes. It portrays a native Patagonian individual, depicted in a colorful and detailed manner, wearing traditional clothing and holding a bola. The card's small size, measuring only 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, highlights its intended function as a collectible item for tobacco consumers. Today, the card is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a glimpse into the historical portrayal of indigenous cultures through the lens of 19th-century American advertising.

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