London, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This chromolithograph card, part of the “City Flags” series, was produced by Allen & Ginter, a prominent American tobacco company, in 1887. The card depicts the flag of London, flown on a pole and fluttering in the breeze, with the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral in the background. The card was distributed as a collectible advertising piece with packs of Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The image is a vivid reminder of the cultural and political significance of London as a world capital in the Victorian era. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this artwork.