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

This chromolithograph, part of the “Quadrupeds” series, is a collectible trading card produced by Allen & Ginter in 1890 to promote their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes. The artwork features a realistic depiction of a red fox, with a small, stylized landscape at the top of the card and three chickens near the bottom. The card is a prime example of the popular “trade card” trend of the late 19th century, which used artwork and other promotional materials to advertise products and appeal to the general public.