Straight Left Hand Counter, Peter Jackson and Fred Slavin, from the Boxing Positions and Boxers series (N266) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Red Cross Long Cut Tobacco 1893

This 1893 lithograph, "Straight Left Hand Counter" by P. Lorillard Company, is part of the “Boxing Positions and Boxers” series promoting Red Cross Long Cut Tobacco. The artwork depicts two boxers, Peter Jackson and Fred Slavin, in a fighting pose demonstrating the "straight left hand counter" boxing move. This collectible card exemplifies the popularity of boxing and the use of sporting imagery in product advertising during the late 19th century. The vibrant colors and detailed depictions of the boxers create a dynamic scene that would have been eye-catching to potential customers.