British, Ioway, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N36) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, "British, Ioway," from the "American Indian Chiefs" series for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, is a colorful depiction of an Ioway Native American man wearing traditional attire and a feathered headdress. The card, created in 1888, is a prime example of the genre of "trade cards," which were widely distributed as promotional materials in the late 19th century. The card features a detailed portrait of the chief and a collection of Native American artifacts on either side of the portrait, creating a fascinating snapshot of 19th-century Native American culture. It is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.