Eel, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889

"Eel," from the "Fish from American Waters" series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, is a chromolithograph from 1889. This trading card, part of a larger set, depicts an eel swimming in a body of water, with a fishing basket and other fishing gear in the foreground. The card's detailed illustration, a hallmark of the Allen & Ginter series, showcases the natural world in vivid color. This type of trade card was common in the late 19th century, often promoting tobacco products while simultaneously offering educational value.