American Wild Sheep, from the Animals of the World series (T180), issued by Abdul Cigarettes 1881

This chromolithograph, "American Wild Sheep," is part of the *Animals of the World* series issued by Abdul Cigarettes in 1881. The card depicts a wild sheep, its large curled horns prominent against a backdrop of a mountain landscape and a pink-tinged sky. The image is typical of the *trade card* genre, which flourished in the late 19th century and often featured illustrations of animals, plants, and historical events.