Maltese, from the Dogs of the World series for Old Judge Cigarettes

Art Historical Context

This charming 1890 color lithograph depicts a Maltese and belongs to the “Dogs the World” series issued by Goodwin & Company as inserts for Old Judge Cigarettes. Measuring just 1 ½ by 2 13/16 inches, the card was designed to fit neatly inside a cigarette package, turning an everyday purchase into an for collecting. Produced through commercial color lithography, the features bright, crisp hues that made the tiny image both eye-catching and affordable for mass distribution. In the late nineteenth century, tobacco companies pioneered the use of colorful trading cards to build brand loyalty and e...

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...