Harpoon, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

"Harpoon," from the "Arms of All Nations" series of trading cards issued by Allen & Ginter in 1887, depicts a man in a boat, wielding a harpoon, as he paddles through the water. This lithograph, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the popular late 19th-century trend of using trading cards, especially those promoting tobacco products, as a means of disseminating information about various cultures and peoples around the world. The image's vivid colors and attention to detail capture the drama of the hunt and offer viewers a glimpse into the traditional practices of a particular cultural group.