Little Sandpiper, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Little Sandpiper" is a chromolithograph from the "Game Birds" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889. The card depicts a sandpiper, a small wading bird, with its head bent down to drink from a stream. The bird is drawn in a naturalistic style with detailed feathers and a lifelike pose. The background features a lush landscape with grassy banks and a flowing river. The card was intended as a collectible item for consumers of Allen & Ginter cigarettes. These cards were a popular form of advertising and provided a unique way for collectors to learn about different species of birds. This card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring appeal of natural history illustration.