Paris, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This 1887 chromolithograph, created by Allen & Ginter as part of their "City Flags" series for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, depicts the flag of Paris, France. The image features a detailed rendering of the flag, with its iconic blue and red background and the silver ship at its center. Beneath the flag is a circular vignette showcasing a stylized view of Paris, possibly the Place de la Concorde, highlighting its central obelisk. The card exemplifies the popular trend in the late 19th century to use colorful, visually engaging imagery in advertising, particularly for tobacco products.