La Flèche Hen, from the Prize and Game Chickens series (N20) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1891

"La Flèche Hen" is a chromolithograph from the *Prize and Game Chickens* series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1891. The card depicts a brown and green La Flèche hen standing on a rocky surface. The hen is rendered in a detailed and realistic manner, with attention given to its feathers and other physical attributes. These cards were given away free with Allen & Ginter cigarettes, and were popular collectibles of the time. The small size of the card, measuring only 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in., allowed for easy storage and transport.