Serbian, from World's Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This lithograph depicts a "Servian" man, a member of the Serbian people, smoking a pipe. The artwork is one of a series of trade cards produced by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, in 1888, to promote their Allen & Ginter cigarettes. This specific card, titled "Serbian", is part of the "World's Smokers" series, showcasing the diverse smoking habits of people around the globe. The portrait, executed in a realistic style, captures the man's features and attire, including his traditional cap and clothing, adding to the card's ethnological value. The card’s small size and illustrative style, typical of trade card art, contributed to its widespread appeal.