Aurelia, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Aurelia" is a chromolithograph from the "The World's Racers" series, produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand in 1888. The card depicts a chestnut racehorse, Aurelia, with a jockey in a blue and yellow uniform, against a simple background of sky and grass. This card, like others in the series, is a prime example of the popular collectible trade cards that were included in cigarette and tobacco packages in the late 19th century. "Aurelia" is a fine example of the chromolithograph, a printing technique that creates vivid color using multiple printing plates. This card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.