Card 27, from the Girl Cyclists series (N49) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1887

"Card 27, from the Girl Cyclists series (N49) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a photograph from a series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1887. The card depicts a man in period attire riding a penny-farthing bicycle, a popular style of bicycle during the late 19th century. The card was originally printed as a collectible advertisement for Virginia Brights cigarettes, exemplifying the use of trading cards as a promotional tool during this period. The card's sepia tone and detail of the man's clothing and the bicycle provide a glimpse into the fashion and technology of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this historical artifact, giving viewers a chance to examine the card in person.