Pug, from the Dogs series (N47) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1887 - 1891

This black and white photograph, part of the "Dogs" series created by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, depicts a pug. The image captures the breed's characteristic wrinkled face and short snout. The card was likely distributed as a collectible item in packs of cigarettes during the late 19th century. The card measures 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (7 x 3.5 cm) and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.