Hugh McCormack, Skater, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Medium
Commercial lithograph
Dimensions
Sheet: 2 15/16 x 3 1/4 in. (7.4 x 8.3 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
63.350.202.43.26
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century sports fandom with *Hugh McCormack,ater*, a gem from the *World's, Second Series (N)* issued by Allen & Ginter Cigarettes in 188. This petite commercial lithograph (just 2 15/16 x 3 1/4 inches) captures the poised intensity of champion skater Hugh McCorm, rendered in vivid colors that highlight his athletic prowess. Produced by the firm Lindner, Eddy & Claus, exemplifies the era's innovative printing techniques, where lithography enabled mass production of eye-catching portraits for widespread appeal. These cards were revolutionary marketing ephemer...
About the Artist
Lindner, Eddy & Claus|Allen & Ginter (American|American) · | – |
American, Richmond, Virginia|American, New York