Greyhound, from the Dogs of the World series for Old Judge Cigarettes
Medium
Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions
sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 in. (3.8 x 7.1 cm)
Classification
Prints|Ephemera
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Accession Number
63.350.214.163.49
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century advertising with *Greyhound, from the Dogs of the World for Old Judge Cigarettes a delightful chromolithograph produced by Goodwin & Company in 0. This petite print (just 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 inches) was designed as a collectible insert for cigarette packs, part of a popular series showcasing dog breeds from around the globe. At a time when tobacco companies like Goodwin vied for customers through clever marketing, these cards turned everyday smokes into treasures, sparking a collecting craze among enthusiasts of all ages. Chromolithography, the medium h...
About the Artist
Goodwin & Company · 1850–1950
**Goodwin & Company (ca. 1850–1950)** Goodwin & Company, originally established as E. Goodwin and Brother before the American Civil War, emerged as a prominent New York City-based tobacco manufacturer in the mid-19th century. Operating from the bustling heart of Manhattan, the firm built its reputation on popular cigarette brands such as Gypsy Queen and, most notably, Old Judge, which became syno...