Ecuador, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This chromolithograph, part of the "Flags of All Nations" series created by Allen & Ginter in 1887, depicts the flag of Ecuador. The image shows a large, waving flag, likely a reference to the nation's national emblem, against the backdrop of a mountainous landscape with a volcano erupting in the distance. This design evokes the country's geographical features and potentially symbolizes its active volcanoes and rugged terrain. The card's small size and its association with Allen & Ginter's cigarette brand suggests it was part of a popular trading card set, making it an interesting artifact of late 19th-century American culture.