Midshipman's Dirk, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands by Allen & Ginter

Midshipman's Dirk, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

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"Midshipman's Dirk" is a chromolithograph from the "Arms of All Nations" series of trade cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1887. The card depicts a midshipman in a blue uniform, leaning against a cannon, with a dagger in his right hand. These cards were distributed with Allen & Ginter's cigarette brands, and are today highly sought-after collectibles. The card's design is simple but striking, and its vivid colors contribute to its visual impact. This example, now held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the spirit of 19th-century naval life.

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