Annie Oakley, Champion Lady Rifle Shot of the World, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 1) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. by W.S. Kimball & Co.

Annie Oakley, Champion Lady Rifle Shot of the World, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 1) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

antique

green and blue tone

yellowing background

print

oil painting

coloured pencil

men

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

watercolor

This 1887 chromolithograph by W.S. Kimball & Co. depicts Annie Oakley, a renowned sharpshooter. The card, part of the "Champions of Games and Sports" series, showcases Oakley's skill with a rifle. Her image is prominently featured, with a smaller illustration below of her in action, taking aim at a fleeing deer. This collectible card is a valuable piece of ephemera documenting the life of a famous American markswoman.