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

This chromolithograph, "Walrus", from the *Quadrupeds* series, was created by Allen & Ginter in 1890 as a trade card for their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes. The image features a detailed illustration of a walrus resting on a block of ice. The card is part of a set of collectible cards that depicted various animals, demonstrating the late 19th-century fascination with natural history and wildlife. The detailed depiction of the walrus in its natural habitat showcases the popular scientific illustrations of the time and served as a form of visual education for collectors. The card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the history of advertising and the rise of collectible card sets.