In Review, from the Parasol Drills series (N18) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"In Review," from the "Parasol Drills" series, is a 1888 trade card advertisement for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes produced by the company. This chromolithographic card depicts a woman in a fashionable dress, holding a parasol and looking through a spyglass. The imagery reflects the Victorian era's fascination with leisure activities and new technologies. The advertisement's small size, typical of trade cards, was designed for easy distribution and display. This piece is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's extensive collection of advertising ephemera, illustrating the evolving world of consumerism in the late 19th century.