Great Bear, Delaware, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N36) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the "American Indian Chiefs" series produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette cards, depicts Great Bear, a Delaware Chief. The card features a detailed portrait of Great Bear, adorned in traditional garb, including a feathered headdress, bone necklace, and a colorful blanket. Surrounding the portrait are stylized feathers and a tomahawk, creating a visually captivating and historically significant image. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, represents a popular 19th-century practice of using imagery of Native Americans in commercial products, raising questions about cultural appropriation and historical representation.