Kinglet, from the Song Birds of the World series (N42) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

"Kinglet", a chromolithograph from the "Song Birds of the World" series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1890, depicts a small, brightly colored bird perched on a branch. The card, issued as a trade card for Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes, showcases the bird in vivid detail, with its yellow and blue plumage rendered in a realistic style. This card, part of a larger series of bird illustrations, reflects the Victorian era's fascination with natural history and ornithology. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.