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33,907 works

Chromolithograph card of a standing man in colorful patterned sarong and striped jacket, holding a fan, with a building behin

Ceylon, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a standing man in a blue jacket and patterned yellow robe holding a cane, from an 1886 cigarette card.

China, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a bearded man in a red patterned coat, yellow shawl and fur hat standing on sand by water.

Circassia, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithographic card of a veiled figure in layered green and red robes holding a red walking stick, labeled Corea.

Korea, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph trading card of a standing man in striped trousers, blue shawl and red sash holding a stick, labeled Dahomey

Dahomey, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a man in red hunting jacket and riding helmet holding a crop on a stone staircase, ca. 1886.

England, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph card of a figure in a fur parka and boots holding a staff, standing on snow with mountains behind.

Eskimo, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a man in formal dress with eyeglasses and a watch chain, beside a red upholstered chair.

France, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph trade card of a bearded man in a teal hat and long coat holding a cigarette, labelled GERMAN.

German, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph trade card of a man in Greek costume with a rifle, standing by the sea with a sailboat behind him.

Greece, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithographed card of a standing man in a straw hat and white clothing beside a riverbank with grass and a thatched hut.

Haiti, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a bearded man in a striped robe and turban holding a staff, standing before a grassy field and grave mark

Hindustan, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithographed card of a mustached man in a top hat and red jacket holding a cane beside a river landscape.

Holland, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithographic card of a barefoot man in a straw hat and red wrap holding a staff on a beach, labeled Java.

Java, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph trading card of a Kirghiz man in a green fur-trimmed coat and red hat holding a walking stick.

Kirghiz, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph card of a man in orange Lapland costume with a tall cap and fur boots, standing before snowy mountains.

Lapland, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph trade card of a figure in pink wrap and hat carrying a red parasol, labeled Madagascar.

Madagascar, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithographed card of a bearded man in a white hooded cloak, yellow tunic, red trousers and a dagger, standing in grass.

Morocco, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph trade card of a standing figure in red wrap garment and headband beside water, labeled Patagonia.

Patagonia, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a bearded man in a straw hat and red shawl with a walking stick, standing on a rural path.

Peru, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a man in a straw hat and red vest with a walking stick on a beach, a sailboat behind him, captioned Portu

Portugal, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a bearded man in a blue fur-trimmed coat and fur cap, arms crossed, before a snowy landscape with a house

Russia, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithographed card showing a man in red vest and yellow skirt holding a curved dagger, labeled Servia.

Serbia, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph card of a man in a long robe and wide hat holding a cup, labeled Siam, ca. 1886.

Siam, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph trade card of a bearded Boer man in red trousers, bandolier and wide hat, holding a rifle before mountains.

South Africa (Boer), from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a man in Spanish traditional costume with a cane, standing on grass before ruined walls.

Spain, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a man in teal costume holding a rifle before mountains and a cabin, labeled Switzerland.

Switzerland, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a bearded man in a striped robe and red cap holding a staff, with mountains behind him.

Tartary, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph card of a standing man in red cap, red sash and yellow tunic, carrying a pole, labeled Tripoli.

Tripoli, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph of a mustached man in red fez and teal jacket with sash and sword, standing before minarets, labeled Turkey.

Turkey, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Chromolithograph trading card of a bearded man in a white turban and red jacket standing before a coastal landscape.

Zanzibar (Turk), from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1886

Cigarette card showing the Austrian Grand Admiral's naval flag above a three-masted ship on blue waves.

Grand Admiral, Austria, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Chromolithograph trading card of a bearded Austrian rear admiral in blue uniform beside an Austrian flag and ship rigging.

Rear Admiral, Austria, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Trade card showing Austria's red and white commodore's pennant with a crowned shield, flying above ship rigging and masts.

Commodore's Pennant, Austria, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Tobacco card showing the Belgian flag above a bearded admiral in blue naval uniform with gold epaulettes.

Admiral, Belgium, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Trading card showing the Belgian commodore's pennant in red, yellow and black above a river scene with a rowing boat and brid

Commodore's Pennant, Belgium, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Trade card with a blue Brazilian naval flag of white stars above an oval portrait of a bearded admiral, Allen & Ginter.

Admiral, Brazil, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Trade card showing a blue Brazilian commodore's pennant with white stars flying from a ship's mast, with rigging and a sailor

Commodore's Pennant, Brazil, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Chromolithograph card of a blue Chilean rear admiral flag with a white star, beside a paddle steamer at sunset.

Rear Admiral, Chili, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Tobacco trade card showing a bearded admiral portrait, a red Chinese naval flag with yellow disc, and a steamship at sea.

Admiral, China, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Admiral, Denmark, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Trading card showing the Danish naval flag above a steamship on the water, labelled Vice Admiral, Denmark, Allen & Ginter.

Vice Admiral, Denmark, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Cigarette card showing a bearded Danish commodore in uniform above a red and white Danish pennant against a sunburst.

Commodore's Pennant, Denmark, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Cigarette card showing the French tricolour flag above a three-masted warship with smoke from its funnel on the water.

Admiral, France, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Tobacco card showing the French flag with white stars above a three-masted ship on calm water, captioned Vice-Admiral, France

Vice-Admiral, France, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Cigarette card portrait of a bearded French rear admiral in blue uniform before a blue, white and red flag.

Rear Admiral, France, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Etched landscape with a hilltop castle, forested slopes, a church spire and town, and a large tree on the left.

Landscape

Hanns Lautensack, 1553

Etching of a castle on a wooded hill above half-timbered houses, with a radiant sun and clouds in the sky.

Landscape with a Castle Perched on a Rock

Hanns Lautensack, 1553

Cigarette card showing the German naval flag with Iron Cross and eagle above a steam warship on the sea.

Man of War, Germany, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Chromolithograph cigarette card showing a bearded man in a gold oval above a red and blue Prince of Wales Standard flag.

Prince of Wales Standard, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Naval flag card showing the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland banner over a warship on the sea, with Allen & Ginter advertising text

Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Red naval flag with a gold anchor and rope over blue sea, Lord High Admiral Great Britain cigarette card, ca. 1888.

Lord High Admiral, Great Britain, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Trade card showing the Union Jack above a steam warship at sea, captioned Admiral of the Fleet, Great Britain.

Admiral of the Fleet, Great Britain, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Admiral, Great Britain, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888

Etching of a wooden cabin with a picket fence beside tall trees, with a small sign hanging from the left tree trunk.

Cabin Among Trees

Hanns Lautensack, 1551

Etching of a landscape with a castle on a high rock at left, a bare tree at right, and a walled town below.

Landscape with a High Rock and a Castle at Left

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1546

Engraved grotesque ornament print with a reclining river god, sea creatures, birds, and foliage in a decorative frame.

Modern Grotesque Decoration with a River God

Johannes van Doetecum I, 1557

Engraved grotesque ornament print with symmetrical strapwork cartouches, caryatid figures, foliage, birds and a central taber

Modern Grotesque with Strapwork

Johannes van Doetecum I, 1557

Engraved ornamental cartouche with fruit garlands, lion masks, caryatids, satyrs and a central inscribed tablet.

Niche in the Form of a Cartouche from the series Veelderleij niewe inuentien van antijcksche sepultueren, diemen nou…

Johannes van Doetecum I, 1557

Engraved design for a dagger and ornamental sheath with grotesque masks, scrollwork, and a bearded figure on the hilt.

(Design for a Dagger and Sheath)

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1543

Narrow etching of a landscape with tree trunks framing ruins, a small bridge over a river, and distant hills.

Landscape

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1545

Etching of a river landscape with a church, a stone bridge, fortified towers on the right, and trees in the foreground.

Landscape with Fort and a Church on a River

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1545

Etching of a landscape with a hilltop castle, rocky crags, a bare foreground tree, and a winding road.

Landscape with High Rocks and Fortresses

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1546

Cigarette card showing the British white ensign with red cross, a cannon firing, and a sailor beside it.

Vice-Admiral, Great Britain, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1888