Papal Standard, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This 1887 chromolithograph, “Papal Standard,” is part of the *Flags of All Nations* series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter to promote their brand of cigarettes. The card depicts the coat of arms of the papacy on a white banner with St. Peter’s Basilica in the background. The intricate detail of the design captures the grandeur of the Papal Standard and its religious significance, while the overall design reflects the aesthetic of late 19th-century chromolithography.