Nectarine, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1891

"Nectarine" is a lithograph from the "Fruits" series created in 1891 by Allen & Ginter as a trade card for their brand of cigarettes. The card features a young girl, dressed in a pink robe, holding a plate of fruit and a glass of what may be wine. The image, typical of the Victorian era, depicts a scene of luxury and indulgence, associated with the enjoyment of the "Fruits" series. The card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the popularity of these cards and the role of trade cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century.