Butterfish, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Butterfish", from the "Fish from American Waters" series, is a chromolithograph print created in 1889 by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand. This small, detailed print depicts a Butterfish swimming against a light blue background, showcasing its scales and fins with realistic detail. The card was part of a larger set of cards distributed with Allen & Ginter cigarettes, promoting their brand while offering educational content on American fish species. The print is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.