Gar Fish, from the series Fishers and Fish (N74) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"Gar Fish" is a chromolithograph from the "Fishers and Fish" series of trade cards created in 1888 by Knapp & Company for Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts a humorous image of a woman wearing a large hat, seated on a rock with her fishing rod, while a garfish (long, thin fish with a long snout) is hooked on her line. This piece was likely intended to be distributed as part of a larger set of collectible cards, promoting the Duke brand of cigarettes. The image uses a combination of realistic detail and humorous exaggeration to create a charming and engaging scene.