Club Swinging, from the Games and Sports series (N165) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

"Club Swinging" is a chromolithograph from the "Games and Sports" series created in 1889 by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. The print depicts a woman in a red and blue dress swinging a club, with a rural background. The image also includes a portrait of a woman in a striped hat, highlighting the popularity of sporting activities during the late 19th century. The artwork, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was part of a larger collection of trade cards used to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. These collectible cards often showcased popular pastimes and sports, making them desirable items for collectors and advertisers alike.