White Dorking Hen, from the Prize and Game Chickens series (N20) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1891
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"White Dorking Hen" is a chromolithograph from the *Prize and Game Chickens* series of trading cards, created by Allen & Ginter in 1891. The card depicts a White Dorking hen standing in a farmyard setting. The hen is depicted in detail, with its plumage, red comb, and wattles all clearly visible. The background is a stylized landscape with a coop, trees, and flowers. This card was originally given away with Allen & Ginter cigarettes, making it a sought-after collectible by historians and bird enthusiasts.
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