Bell Bird, from the Song Birds of the World series (N23) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This 1890 lithograph depicts a Bell Bird, one of the many birds featured in Allen & Ginter’s “Song Birds of the World” series for their cigarette cards. The card, printed on a small sheet of paper, presents a detailed illustration of the bird perched on a branch. The vibrant colors and realistic details are characteristic of this popular 19th-century bird illustration style, often created for educational or collectible purposes. The card’s presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art is testament to its significance in the history of American art and advertising.