Esquimau, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the "The World's Racers" series, depicts the racehorse Esquimau in a portrait pose. Created in 1888 by Allen & Ginter, a company known for its tobacco products, this card was likely given away with cigarette packs, making it an example of trade card advertising. The image shows a horse with a jockey, rendered in a simple, stylized manner, against a background of a green field with a blue sky. The card's small size and format suggest its intended purpose as a collectible item for cigarette enthusiasts.