From the Girls and Children series (N64) promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 1886

This colorful lithograph, part of the “From the Girls and Children series,” was created by Allen & Ginter in 1886 as a trade card to promote their Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card depicts a young girl in a pink dress seated at a table, her hand resting on a glass of liquid. These cards, common in the late 19th century, were often collected by children, making them an effective form of advertising. The image is characteristic of the chromolithographic style popular at the time, with its vibrant colors and detailed imagery.