Blue Wing, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Blue Wing" is a chromolithograph from the "The World's Racers" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand. The card features a detailed illustration of a chestnut racehorse, saddled and ridden by a jockey in a blue cap, against a backdrop of a countryside scene. The card exemplifies the popularity of horse racing in 19th century America, and serves as a reminder of the role tobacco companies played in promoting various forms of entertainment through trading cards.