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

This lithograph, part of the *Quadrupeds* series, was produced in 1890 by Allen & Ginter for their Richmond Straight Cut No1 Cigarettes. The card features a detailed depiction of a beaver, a common animal found in North America, holding a branch of a tree. The image is presented in a naturalistic style typical of 19th-century natural history illustrations, and the inclusion of the beaver's habitat in the background provides a sense of authenticity. This series of collectible cards was distributed as a marketing strategy to promote Allen & Ginter's cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds the card in its collection.