Raccoon, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This 1890 chromolithograph, "Raccoon," is from the "Quadrupeds" series for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. It depicts a raccoon in a woodland setting. The image, likely meant to be a collectible card, was part of a series of animal illustrations printed by the Allen & Ginter company to be included in packs of their cigarettes. The use of vibrant colors and detailed rendering of the animal is a hallmark of late 19th-century chromolithography. The image was created as a form of advertising, demonstrating the popularity of natural history-themed cards as a marketing tool during that period.