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

"Purple Gallinule" is a chromolithograph from the "Game Birds" series (N13) produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand in 1889. The card depicts a purple gallinule, a water bird, standing on a grassy bank beside a body of water. The bird is depicted in a circular frame with a red border, surrounded by a gold patterned border. The card was produced as a collectible for cigarette smokers, reflecting the popularity of such cards in the late 19th century. This card can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.