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

"Whitebait" is a chromolithograph from the "Fish from American Waters" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, in 1889. The card features a detailed depiction of a Whitebait fish, a small, silvery fish that is often used as bait or food. The image is rendered in a realistic style, with fine detail in the fish's scales and fins. The background, rendered in a stippled pattern, suggests a watery environment. These cards were popular collectibles in the late 19th century and offered a glimpse into the natural world to consumers.