Great Blue Heron, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Great Blue Heron" is a chromolithograph from the "Game Birds" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889. These cards were distributed as promotional items with Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. The image features a detailed illustration of a Great Blue Heron in its natural habitat, showcasing its distinctive plumage and long neck. This card, like others in the series, reflects the late 19th-century interest in natural history and scientific illustration, often used in educational materials of the time. The card is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.