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Cotillion, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888
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Cotillion, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888
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Allen And Allen And Ginter Allen Ginter Comic Comical Dude Fashionable Gentleman Gentlemen Ginter Ginter Allen Medal Medals Monocle Stereotype Stereotypical Stereotyping Style Stylish Tobacco Company Trade Card Cotillion Parody Satirical
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This vibrant and comical print titled "Cotillion, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888" takes us back to the late 19th century in America. Created by the renowned tobacco company Allen & Ginter, this trade card captures a satirical portrayal of a gentleman participating in a country dance known as the cotillion. The image showcases an impeccably dressed man donning a Victorian-era costume with exaggerated flair. His stylish attire includes a monocle, medals adorning his chest, and an elaborate outfit that epitomizes fashionable trends of the time. With its vivid colors and attention to detail, this lithograph offers a humorous take on societal stereotypes prevalent during that era. As we delve into this piece of heritage art housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), it becomes evident that it serves as both entertainment and social commentary. Through parody and satire, Allen & Ginter cleverly pokes fun at the notion of what it meant to be considered a "dude" in American society during the late 1800s. While appreciating this artwork's artistic merit and historical significance within American culture, it is important to note that commercial use should not be associated with or inferred from its mention here. Instead, let us embrace this snapshot frozen in time—a testament to how art can reflect societal norms while simultaneously challenging them.
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