Connemara, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Connemara" is a chromolithograph from the "World's Racers" series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888. It depicts a chestnut thoroughbred racehorse in full stride, ridden by a jockey in a green and yellow striped jacket, against a simple background of sky and field. This image is one of over 500 cards that were distributed with Allen & Ginter's brand of cigarettes and features a detailed depiction of the Connemara horse as it races across a grassy field. It is a valuable historical document of the racing industry in the 19th century and showcases the popularity of horse racing as a popular sport and pastime.