Pole Vaulting, from the Games and Sports series (N165) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

"Pole Vaulting" is a chromolithograph from the *Games and Sports* series for *Old Judge* Cigarettes produced by Goodwin & Company in 1889. The artwork features a man pole-vaulting over a high bar, with a woman looking on in the background. This is an example of *trade card* advertising, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. The brightly colored artwork uses simple, bold lines to depict the action of the pole-vaulting. The woman's presence adds a touch of whimsy to the otherwise straightforward depiction of this sport. The *Metropolitan Museum of Art* holds this card in their collection.