Plate 44, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

This 1889 lithograph, "Plate 44, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands," depicts a woman in a fashionable 19th-century dress holding a fan. This collectible card, part of a series issued by the tobacco company Allen & Ginter, showcases the elaborate fashion of the era. The woman's ornate attire, with its intricate details and vibrant colors, perfectly captures the style of the late 19th century. The card is a testament to the popularity of trade cards as a form of advertising, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small but historically significant piece.