Vintage Dance and Costume Illustrations

A collection of vintage lithographs featuring women in colorful costumes from the late 19th century, depicting sports girls, dancers, and bathers.

From the series "Sports Girls" (C190), issued by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd., Montreal, to promote Gloria Cigarettes ca. 1889 Issued by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd. Insert cards from the series "Sports Girls" (C190), issued ca. 1890 in Canada by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd., Montreal, to promote Gloria Cigarettes. The set has two variations of markings on verso and some card backs are blank. The Canadian issue (C190) is similar to the the American series "Sports Girls" (N463). Although entitled "Sports Girls," the series depicts women playing sports as well as chorus girls in costume.. From the series "Sports Girls" (C190), issued by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd., Montreal, to promote Gloria Cigarettes 421247
From the series "Sports Girls" (C190), issued by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd., Montreal, to promote Gloria Cigarettes ca. 1889 Issued by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd. Insert cards from the series "Sports Girls" (C190), issued ca. 1890 in Canada by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd., Montreal, to promote Gloria Cigarettes. The set has two variations of markings on verso and some card backs are blank. The Canadian issue (C190) is similar to the the American series "Sports Girls" (N463). Although entitled "Sports Girls," the series depicts women playing sports as well as chorus girls in costume.. From the series "Sports Girls" (C190), issued by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd., Montreal, to promote Gloria Cigarettes 421247