Card Number 20, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Card Number 20, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1885 - 1895

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drawing, coloured-pencil, print

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portrait

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print

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caricature

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coloured pencil

This is a collectible trade card, part of a series advertising Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. This particular card features a woman’s portrait, held by a gloved hand. These cards were popular in the late 19th century and depict a wide range of subjects, often featuring women and other fashionable imagery. The use of color and detail in the artwork is typical of this era. This example is a small, yet significant piece of advertising history and a glimpse into the popular culture of the late 19th century.

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