Rouen, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This 1887 lithograph by Allen & Ginter, from the "City Flags" series, depicts the flag of Rouen, France. A white banner with a gold fringe displays the heraldic crest of the city: a silver lamb standing on a red field with three gold fleurs-de-lis on a blue field. The lower portion of the card features an image of a medieval tower, a symbol of Rouen's rich history. Originally printed as a trading card for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, this artwork exemplifies the Victorian era's fascination with historical subjects and the burgeoning popularity of collecting.