Lamprey Eel, from the series Fishers and Fish (N74) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"Lamprey Eel" is a chromolithograph from the "Fishers and Fish" series created by Knapp & Company in 1888 for Duke brand cigarettes. This card, part of a larger set, depicts a lamprey eel swimming in an underwater environment. The detailed illustration showcases the eel's unique, elongated body and circular mouth, with a background of stylized seaweed. This collectible card, measuring 1 7/16 × 2 3/4 inches, is a testament to the popularity of natural history illustrations during the late 19th century. Today, it is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.