Prince, Bicyclist, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes by Goodwin & Company

Prince, Bicyclist, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1888

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This chromolithograph, *Prince, Bicyclist*, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes, was created in 1888 by Goodwin & Company. The card features a portrait of a man, likely a famous bicyclist of the era, against a backdrop of a blue sky and green grass. At the top of the card, a high-wheeled bicycle, known as a penny-farthing or ordinary, is depicted, highlighting the popularity of cycling during this period. These collectible cards, known as "trade cards," were often used as promotional materials for products like cigarettes.

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