Wood Apple of Bengal, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1891

"Wood Apple of Bengal" is a colorful lithograph from the "Fruits" series created by Allen & Ginter in 1891. The artwork features a woman in traditional clothing holding a plate of fruit, likely wood apples, known for their hard, woody shells and sweet, tangy pulp. The vibrant colors and detailed illustration are characteristic of the late 19th-century trade card style, which was often used for advertising products like cigarettes. The artwork is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City, offering a glimpse into the history of both fruit imagery and advertising during this period.