Ralph Temple, Cyclist, Champion Trick Rider, from World's Champions, Series 2 (N29) 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
63.350.201.29.5
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 1880s popular culture with *Ralph Temple, Cyclist Champion Trick Rider*, a colorful commercial lithograph from Allen & G's *World's Champions, Series2 (N29)*. Produced in 1888, this petite card (just 2¾ x 1½ inches) captures the dashing portrait of Ralph Temple, a celebrated athlete known for his daring bicycle stunts. Issued as inserts in cigarette packs, these cards were collectibles that fueled a craze among enthusiasts, blending sports heroism with clever marketing. Crafted by the lithographic firm Lindner, Eddy & Claus for the pioneering tobacco company All...
About the Artist
Lindner, Eddy & Claus|Allen & Ginter (American|American) · | – |
American, Richmond, Virginia|American, New York