Pointer, 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
63.350.214.163.33
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th advertising with *Pointer*, a charming commercial color lithograph from Goodwin & Company's *Dogs of the World*, created in 1890 for Old Judge Cigarettes. petite print (just 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 inches) captures the elegant form of a Pointer dog, a breed renowned for its poised hunting stance. Cigarette cards like this one were tucked into tobacco packs as collectible incentives, sparking a craze among smokers and turning everyday ephemera into treasured keepsakes that celebrated global dog breeds. The artwork showcases the artistry of color lithography, a revol...
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...