C.A.J. Queckberner, Shot Put, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 lithograph card features C.A.J. Queckberner, a shot put athlete, and was part of the "World’s Champions, Second Series" trading card set produced by Allen & Ginter for their Allen & Ginter Cigarettes brand. The card depicts Queckberner in a simple white athletic tank top and includes his name, the weight of his shot put, and the distance of his throw. This card is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY. The card's colorful design is characteristic of the late 19th century, with intricate details surrounding the main image. These types of cards, also known as "cigarette cards", were popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as promotional material for tobacco companies.