Postman, from the Occupations for Women series (N166) for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph, titled "Postman" and part of the "Occupations for Women" series, was created by Goodwin & Company in 1887 for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes. It depicts a woman in a traditional postal uniform, delivering mail, and is a humorous example of the popular "trade card" genre. The image, measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 1/2 in. (6.9 x 3.8 cm), is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The piece is a fascinating insight into the social and cultural attitudes of the late 19th century, with its depiction of a woman performing a typically male role.