Admiral of the Fleet, Great Britain, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1886 - 1891

This 19th-century chromolithograph, part of the *Naval Flags* series for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, depicts the flag of the *Admiral of the Fleet* in Great Britain. The image depicts the flag flying on a British warship in a seascape setting, highlighting the importance of naval power in the late 19th century. The card is a prime example of trade cards, which were popular forms of advertising in the late 19th century.