Ralph Temple, Cyclist, Champion Trick Rider, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, created by Allen & Ginter in 1888, is a trading card from their "World's Champions" series. It depicts Ralph Temple, a champion trick rider, with a background featuring two other cyclists riding penny-farthing bicycles. The card's design is typical of late 19th-century trade cards, using bright colors and detailed illustrations to advertise Allen & Ginter's cigarettes. The card's format, imagery, and subject matter reflect the popularity of cycling as a sport during the late Victorian era. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.