Polo, from World's Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Polo" is a colorful lithograph from Allen & Ginter's "World's Dudes" series of trading cards, produced in 1888 to promote Allen & Ginter cigarettes. This card depicts a caricatured man in a red and white polka-dot shirt, red pants, and a red cap. The "dude" is holding a polo mallet and appears to be about to play a game of polo, a popular sport in the late 19th century. The card's lively illustration and humorous depiction of the "dude" highlight the playful and often satirical nature of trading cards from this era.