Brook Trout, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Brook Trout" is a chromolithograph from the *Fish from American Waters* series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889 for their cigarette brand. This collectible card features a detailed depiction of a brook trout, its scales and fins rendered with a realistic and vibrant palette. The image is set against a blue-green background suggesting water, hinting at the fish's natural habitat. This card is a prime example of the popular 19th-century trend of using collectible cards to promote consumer products. Today, the card is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, a testament to its artistic and historical significance.