In Chancery, George Godfrey and Joe Lannon, from the Boxing Positions and Boxers series (N266) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Red Cross Long Cut Tobacco 1893

"In Chancery" is a trade card from the "Boxing Positions and Boxers" series created by the P. Lorillard Company to promote their "Red Cross Long Cut" tobacco. The image depicts a boxing match between George Godfrey and Joe Lannon in a clinch. The card is a valuable example of late 19th-century American advertising, capturing the popular sport of boxing and the marketing practices of the time. The detailed illustration showcases the intensity of the fight, with the boxers locked in a close embrace, their bodies contorted in the struggle for dominance. The card's small size belies its significance, as it represents a moment in both sporting history and advertising history. "In Chancery" is a testament to the artistic talents employed in promoting consumer products, and offers a glimpse into the world of late-19th-century American culture.