Pinta, from the Famous Ships series (N50) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1895

This is a sepia-toned photograph of the Pinta, one of Christopher Columbus's ships during his exploration of the New World. The image, part of the "Famous Ships" series, was created by Allen & Ginter in 1895 for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The small, rectangular print depicts the ship in a harbor, with a blurry background. The Pinta, a caravels, is a three-masted ship with multiple sails. This photograph is a historical representation of one of the most important ships in maritime history.