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

This chromolithograph, part of the "Quadrupeds" series, was printed in 1890 by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company famous for issuing trading cards. The "Puma" card features a realistic depiction of the animal, a predator native to the Americas. The card's design, common in the series, includes a depiction of an American Indian in the upper half, holding a bow and arrow, a motif that underscores the hunting themes of the series and the relationship between humans and wildlife.