Swallow Dicaeum, from the Song Birds of the World series (N42) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This chromolithograph, *Swallow Dicaeum*, is part of the *Song Birds of the World* series (N42) created by Allen & Ginter in 1890. The card depicts a brightly colored bird perched on a branch, with a spiderweb and a smaller bird in the background. This card is one of many from a series issued by Allen & Ginter to promote their *Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes*. These cards were popular collector’s items and helped to solidify the connection between smoking and nature in the late 19th century.