Card Number 7, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1885 - 1895

This is a trading card, "Card Number 7," part of the "Opera Gloves" series produced by Allen & Ginter. It was likely included in a pack of Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, a popular brand in the late 19th century. The card features a hand holding a smaller card with a portrait of a woman in a red and gold gown and headdress. The design of the card is typical of the "trade card" genre, popular for advertising and collecting in the 19th century. These cards are often considered early examples of ephemera and collectible artwork. This specific card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.