Yellow-head, from the Song Birds of the World series (N42) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

"Yellow-head" is a chromolithograph from the "Song Birds of the World" series, created in 1890 by Allen & Ginter as a collectible trading card to be included in their cigarette packs. The card depicts a bright yellow bird perched on a branch with a birdhouse in the background. The image was printed by the company as a promotional tool for their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, showcases the popular use of natural history illustrations for advertising in the late 19th century.