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

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

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child-oriented illustration

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drawing

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quirky illustration

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aged paper

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childish illustration

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print

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caricature

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children publication design

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coloured pencil

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horse

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men

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watercolour illustration

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cartoon carciture

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watercolor

"Favor," from the "World's Racers" series, is a chromolithograph card produced by Allen & Ginter, a company known for its tobacco and cigarette cards. This particular card features a detailed depiction of a thoroughbred racehorse in mid-leap, its rider perched atop. The vibrant colors and realistic rendering of the horse and jockey contribute to the card's visual appeal and offer a glimpse into the popular pastime of horse racing in late 19th-century America. The card's small size (3.8 x 7 cm) suggests its intended use as a collectible item, likely distributed with Allen & Ginter's cigarette products. The card's inclusion in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection speaks to its historical significance in the context of American popular culture and commercial art.

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