Card Number 3, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1885 - 1895

This is a chromolithographic print from a series of trading cards advertising Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. The card depicts a woman's hand holding a smaller card with a portrait of a woman in a white dress, framed with a burgundy background. The main card's frame is decorated with gold beads, adding a touch of elegance to the piece. This artwork was created by Allen & Ginter, a company known for its innovative marketing and advertising strategies during the late 19th century. This example of a trade card, now a collectible, provides insight into the popular culture and consumerism of the 1880s and 90s.