Dromedary, from the Wild Animals of the World series (N25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Medium
Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions
Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm)
Classification
Prints|Ephemera
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Accession Number
63.350.201.25.10
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century advertising with *Dromedary*, a charming chromolithograph from the 1888 *Wild Animals of the World* series (N25), issued by the pioneering tobacco firm Allen & Ginter. Produced by George S. Harris & Sons, this tiny print—measuring just 2¾ x 1½ inches—was tucked into cigarette packs as a collectible incentive, sparking a craze for trading cards among enthusiasts. The dromedary camel, with its iconic single hump, symbolized exotic adventure and the era's fascination with global wildlife, blending education with commerce. Chromolithography, the medium ...
About the Artist
George S. Harris & Sons|Allen & Ginter (American|American) · | – |
American, Richmond, Virginia|American, Philadelphia