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

"Buffalo" is a chromolithograph from the "Quadrupeds" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1890. The card depicts a realistic rendering of a buffalo, likely a depiction of the American Bison, in a natural setting, with a smaller image of a bison hunt in the lower left-hand corner, and a scene of settlers traveling by wagon in the top portion of the card. The card was likely intended to be a collectible item for children and adults alike, and is a good example of the popular "trade card" genre of the 19th century. The card is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.