Cardinal Grosbeak, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"Cardinal Grosbeak" is a chromolithograph from the "Birds of America" series, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888. This series was created as a collectible trading card distributed with Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The card features a bright red cardinal perched on a branch with pink blossoms. The bird is set against a blue background with yellow clouds. The image is printed in a stipple style, which creates a dotted effect, adding to the vintage charm of the card. The small size of the card and its subject matter highlight the interest in nature and the growing popularity of collecting that was characteristic of the late 19th century.