Blanche Roosevelt, from World's Beauties, Series 2 (N27) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 lithograph by Allen & Ginter depicts Blanche Roosevelt, a member of the prominent Roosevelt family. It is part of the "World's Beauties" series, a set of collectible cigarette cards issued by the tobacco company Allen & Ginter. The portrait, featuring a close-up of Roosevelt's face and upper torso, showcases the popularity of trade cards during the late 19th century. The card is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a testament to the enduring appeal of these seemingly mundane objects.