Card Number 15, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1885 - 1895

This trade card, created by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1895, advertises their "Opera Gloves" series of cigarette cards. The card, numbered 15, features a gloved hand holding a smaller card depicting a woman's portrait. The card's decorative border of gold dots and intricate patterns suggests the elegance and sophistication associated with opera gloves and the Allen & Ginter brand. This image was produced during a time when tobacco companies were heavily using trade cards as a marketing tool, creating collectible items that reflected popular culture and fashion trends.