Wild Turkey, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 - 1890

"Wild Turkey" is a chromolithograph from the "Game Birds" series created by Allen & Ginter, a company known for producing trading cards. This card, from 1888 to 1890, showcases a detailed illustration of a wild turkey with its young, set against a backdrop of a fireplace with a hunting rifle hanging above it. The vibrant colors and intricate details make it a beautiful and informative example of 19th-century natural history illustration. Originally intended as a collectible for promoting Richmond Straight Cut cigarettes, this artwork is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.