Striped Bass, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889

"Striped Bass" is a chromolithograph from the "Fish from American Waters" series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889. This collectible card features a detailed depiction of a striped bass, a popular game fish, swimming in a stylized representation of water. Below the fish are three fishermen with fishing poles and a boat, highlighting the cultural significance of striped bass fishing in America. These cards were originally distributed as trade cards with Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The "Fish from American Waters" series is an example of 19th-century naturalism and a testament to the popularity of fishing as a pastime in the United States.