Rose-breasted Wood Robin, from the Song Birds of the World series (N23) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This chromolithograph, "Rose-breasted Wood Robin," is from the "Song Birds of the World" series, part of a larger collection of trading cards commissioned by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, in 1890. The card features a detailed depiction of a rose-breasted wood robin in flight against a delicate background of blue sky and yellow flowers. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the Victorian era's fascination with natural history and its detailed, often romanticized, portrayal of nature. The card's small size, typical of trade cards, suggests its widespread distribution and popularity during this period.