Lyre Bird, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889
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"Lyre Bird" is a chromolithograph from the *Birds of the Tropics* series, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889. The card depicts a lyrebird perched on a branch, its distinctive, lyre-shaped tail feathers prominently displayed. The card was likely part of a larger set of trading cards, a popular form of collectible in the 19th century. These cards were often distributed with cigarette packs and featured illustrations of exotic birds and other natural wonders.
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