Edward "Ned" Hanlan, Oarsman, from World's Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This is a chromolithograph trading card from the 1887 Allen & Ginter "World's Champions" series. It features a portrait of the famous Canadian oarsman Edward "Ned" Hanlan. Hanlan is known for his incredible rowing skills, having won numerous championships. The image depicts Hanlan's head and shoulders, wearing a blue rowing jersey with a red stripe and an image of a sculler in the water below. It is a prime example of the popular trading card collecting craze in the late 19th century, which was fueled by tobacco companies offering cards like this with their products.