Nillson, from World's Beauties, Series 1 (N26) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Nillson," from the "World's Beauties" series of trade cards, is a lithograph depicting a young woman wearing a pearl necklace and a lace dress adorned with a rose. The image is part of a larger series of collectible cards created by Allen & Ginter, a company that produced cigarettes in Richmond, Virginia. These cards were intended to be included in cigarette packs, offering a glimpse into the world of beauty and fashion of the late 19th century. The card is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, as a testament to the cultural significance of these small but intricate works of art.