Joe Acton, Wrestler, from World's Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This is a chromolithograph trading card of wrestler Joe Acton from the 1887 "World's Champions" series of cards by Allen & Ginter. The card was issued by Allen & Ginter as part of a series of cards sold with their cigarettes to promote their brand. It features a portrait of Acton standing in a wrestling pose, with the name "Joe Acton" printed below the image. The image is printed on a small card, measuring just 2 3/4 by 1 1/2 inches, and was likely printed to be easily placed into a pocket or wallet. The card is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.