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Chromolithograph card of a swallow-tailed flycatcher on a branch with red berries and a yellow butterfly below.

Swallow-tailed Flycatcher, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph trading card of a dipper bird perched on rocks beneath a rising sun and clouds, 1888.

Dipper, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph card of a brown wren singing on a branch among red flowers and green leaves against a blue background.

Wren, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Trade card showing an albatross standing on a rocky shore beside waves, titled Albatross, by Allen & Ginter, 1888.

Albatross, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Engraving of a seated young woman drinking from a bowl beside an older woman, within an ornate border with nude figures and p

Young woman drinking from a bowl, an old woman standing in front of her, set within an elaborate frame

Battista d'Agnolo, ca. 1540-80

Catbird perched on a golden crescent moon above white daisies and red berries, on a 1888 Allen & Ginter trade card.

Catbird, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph trading card of a blue jay with outstretched wings among grasses and pink flowers, 1888.

Blue Jay, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph card of a Baltimore oriole with orange breast and black head perched on a blossoming branch on gold.

Baltimore Oriole, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph card of two barn swallows perched on a straw nest against a blue sky, with the name Barn Swallow at top.

Barn Swallow, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph of a redstart bird with blue plumage and yellow wing patches perched on a leafy branch against a pale sky.

Redstart, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph cigarette card showing a robin perched on a blossoming branch with a blue background.

Robin, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Hand-colored 1900 portrait of Viola Allen with pearl-beaded hair ornament and pale gown, with signature and Turkish Trophies

Viola Allen in The Palace of the King, from the Actresses series (T1), distributed by the American Tobacco Co. to pro…

Frederick Moladore Spiegle, 1900

Chromolithograph of a swallow-tailed hawk diving to seize a snake above a marsh with water lilies and reeds.

Swallow-tailed Hawk, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph of a green and yellow Carolina parrot perched on a branch against a red patterned background, Allen & Ginter

Carolina Parrot, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Trade card showing a seagull in flight over the sea with a distant sailing ship under a teal sky.

Seagull, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph trade card of a bald eagle perched on rock under a blue sky, labeled Eagle, Allen & Ginter, Richmond, Virgin

Eagle, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph trade card of a flying magpie above a brick house with chimneys and a weather vane, by Allen & Ginter, 1888.

Magpie, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph trade card of a Great Northern Diver loon with blue head and speckled back on marsh reeds.

Great Northern Diver (Loon), from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph card of a red cardinal grosbeak on a branch with pink blossoms against a blue sky.

Cardinal Grosbeak, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph of a horned owl perched on a branch under a crescent moon, from Allen & Ginter's 1888 Birds of America cards

Horned Owl, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Two hummingbirds with red throats perch beside a nest with eggs, among pink blossoms on a gold trading card.

Hummingbird, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph card of a brown whip-poor-will perched on a branch with pink blossoms, titled Whip-poor-Will, Allen & Ginter

Whip-poor-Will, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph of a white tri-colored cockatoo with red crest perched on a branch beside palm trees.

Tri-colored Cockatoo, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a Swinhoe pheasant with blue plumage, red face and long white tail among grasses.

Swinhoe Pheasant, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Shoe-bill bird wading in shallow water among reeds against a yellow and pink sunset sky, 1889 trade card.

Shoe-Bill, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a green quetzal with long tail feathers among pink flowers and mountains, 1889.

Quetzal, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of an Impeyan pheasant with iridescent plumage and orange tail perched on a branch.

The Impeyan Pheasant, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a blue cassowary with red neck beside a palm tree on sandy ground, from an 1889 cigarette card series.

Cassowary, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Two green lovebirds with red and orange neck rings perch together on a branch among tropical leaves and palm fronds.

Swindern's Love-Bird, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a top knot pigeon with orange crest perched on a leafy branch against yellow background.

Top Knot Pigeon, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a green and black rainbow pitta perched on a branch against a soft leafy background.

Rainbow Pitta, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a blue tropical bird with red crest perched on a branch, titled Violaceous.

Violaceous, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a fiery-tailed sunbird with spread wings and red tail on a flowering branch, 1889.

Fiery-Tailed Sun Bird, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a Great Bird of Paradise with golden plumage and long tail feathers perched on a branch.

Great Bird of Paradise, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a horned screamer bird with a long curved crest standing on sand under a cloudy sky.

Horned Screamer, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a white-throated shag with dark green wings and blue crest perched on a rock over water.

White-Throated Shag, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a red and orange jungle fowl with long blue tail feathers perched on a branch.

Jungle Fowl, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Red bird of paradise with green head and long red plumes perched on a branch among tropical palm trees.

Red Bird of Paradise, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a Magnificent Bird of Paradise with a fanned crest perched on a branch, with palm trees behind.

Magnificent Bird of Paradise, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a saddle-billed stork with red bill standing on a sandy shore beside reeds and water.

Saddle-Billed Stork, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Illustration of a brown kiwi bird with a long curved beak foraging on pale ground, labeled Apteryx.

Apteryx, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a rhea standing on sand with palm trees and an orange sunset behind it.

Rhea, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a red-headed King Bird of Paradise perched on a branch with curled tail plumes, 1889 trade card.

King Bird of Paradise, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a green Alexandrine ring parakeet with red wing patch perched on a branch among tropical leaves.

Alexandrine Ring Parakeet, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a red-throated hummingbird named Crimson Topaz perched on a leafy branch against a teal background.

Crimson Topaz, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a blue-black satin bowerbird perched on a branch against a yellow background.

Satin Bower Bird, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Trade card of a concave-casqued hornbill perched on a branch among pink flowers and tropical leaves.

Concave-Casqued Hornbill, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a toco toucan with orange beak perched on a branch beside pink berries and green leaves.

Toco Toucan, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a yellow-casque black hornbill perched on a branch against a warm peach background.

Yellow-Casque Black Hornbill, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a white yellow-crested cockatoo perched on a branch with green leaves, 1889.

Yellow-Crested Cockatoo, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a black-throated golden pheasant with a golden crest and red body perched on a branch above ferns.

Black-Throated Golden Pheasant, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of an owl parrot perched on a branch among tropical fronds, titled Owl Parrot, 1889.

Owl Parrot, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a green Java peacock with a long eyed tail on a branch, framed by pink blossoms and tropical foliage.

Java Peacock, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a banded aracari toucan with a yellow beak and red-black banded breast on a branch.

The Banded Aracari Toucan, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a pitta bird with blue head and rust wings walking among tall grasses.

Pitta, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Paradise Tanager bird with green head, red and blue plumage perched on a branch among tropical leaves.

Paradise Tanager, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a green parrot with blue head and red wing on a branch, with mountain and stream behind.

Festive Green Parrot, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Trade card illustration of a red cock-of-the-rock bird with an orange crest standing on a rock before blue mountains.

Cock-of-the-Rock, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Illustrated card of a pink African flamingo with red legs standing on a sandy shore beside green grass.

African Flamingo, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a sacred kingfisher with blue wings and orange breast perched on a branch among leaves.

Sacred Kingfisher, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a tropical bird with orange breast and blue head perched on a branch with pink flowers.

Torquata, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a lyre bird on a branch, its long curved tail feathers rising behind it, 1889.

Lyre Bird, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a sun bittern with rust-red neck and striped wings standing in marsh grass before blue hills.

Sun Bittern, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a white sacred ibis with black tail holding a lizard, with temple walls and palms behind.

Sacred Ibis, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889