Fatigue Dress, from the Parasol Drills series (N18) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"Fatigue Dress" is a chromolithograph from the *Parasol Drills* series, produced in 1888 by Allen & Ginter as a collectible card for their brand of cigarettes. The card depicts a young woman in a fashionable dress, holding a parasol and wearing a large hat adorned with a flower. The image captures the fashion trends of the late 19th century, showcasing the elaborate and often impractical clothing worn by women of the upper class. Chromolithography, a printing technique using multiple colored inks, allowed for detailed and vibrant images, contributing to the popularity of collectible cards in the late 19th century.