Rear Admiral, Austria, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1886 - 1891

"Rear Admiral, Austria" is a lithograph from the *Naval Flags* series (N17) printed for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes in 1886-1891. This trade card depicts a portrait of an Austrian Rear Admiral within a frame, while the Austrian flag is flown above on a mast with the ship's sail in the background. The card, which measures 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. These cards were printed in large quantities and distributed with packs of Allen & Ginter's popular brand of cigarettes in the late 19th century.