Porcupine, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

"Porcupine" is a chromolithograph card from the "Quadrupeds" series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, printed in 1890. The card features a detailed illustration of a porcupine in its natural habitat. The artist, Allen & Ginter, used vibrant colors and intricate details to depict the animal's distinctive quills and its surroundings. The card is a classic example of 19th-century natural history illustration and was distributed with Allen & Ginter's cigarettes, a popular practice at the time. The card is a fascinating glimpse into the world of natural history as it was understood in the late 19th century and is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.