Card 32, from the Girl Cyclists series (N49) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1887
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"Card 32, from the Girl Cyclists series (N49) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a black and white photograph from 1887, produced by Allen & Ginter. The image depicts a woman in a cap, riding a high-wheel bicycle, also known as an "ordinary" bicycle. The woman is riding on a dirt road, with trees in the background. The photograph was likely produced as a trading card to promote Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The photograph is a rare example of women participating in sports and leisure activities in the late 19th century. This card is part of a larger series of trading cards issued by Allen & Ginter. The card is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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