Order of St. John, Holy See, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Medium
Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions
Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 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
63.350.201.30.37
Tags
Art Historical Context
This petite chromolithograph, measuring just 2¾ x 1½ inches, captures the ornate insignia of the *Order of St. John Holy See* as part of Allen & Ginter's *World's Decorations* series (N30), in 1890. by lithographers Lindner, Eddy & Claus for the pioneering American tobacco company, these cards were tucked into cigarette packs to entice collectors and boost sales. The series showcased global medals and honors, blending education with clever marketing in an era when trading cards were a booming fad. Chromolithography, the medium here, revolutionized commercial printing with its vivid, multi-lay...
About the Artist
Lindner, Eddy & Claus|Allen & Ginter (American|American) · | – |
American, Richmond, Virginia|American, New York