American Tapir, from the Animals of the World series (T180), issued by Abdul Cigarettes 1881

"American Tapir," a chromolithograph from the "Animals of the World" series issued by Abdul Cigarettes, depicts a tapir standing in shallow water amidst lush greenery. The 1881 print, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the tapir's distinctive features, including its short, stout legs and its long, prehensile snout. This type of artwork, known as a trade card, was commonly used in the late 19th century for advertising purposes, reflecting the popularity of animal imagery in commercial art.