Patsey Duffy, Pugilist, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph card, part of the "World's Champions" series, depicts Patsey Duffy, a pugilist (boxer), in a fighting pose. The card was created in 1888 by Allen & Ginter for their brand of cigarettes. The card is part of a larger set of "World Champions" trading cards, often considered to be early examples of sports trading cards. The card features an American flag, a laurel wreath, and dumbbells as symbols of Duffy's accomplishments and American pride. The card is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.