Card Number 15, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Card Number 15, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1885 - 1895

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This is a collectible trading card from the "Opera Gloves" series produced by Allen & Ginter, a well-known tobacco company in the late 19th century. The card, numbered 15, features a portrait of a woman, likely an actress, in a fashionable dress, emphasizing the elegance of the "Opera Gloves" theme. The card's design incorporates a hand wearing a glove, holding the portrait, which adds a unique and engaging element to the overall composition. These cards were widely popular and contributed to the growth of the collectible card culture in the United States.

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