Canvas-Back Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

This chromolithograph, "Canvas-Back Duck" from the "Game Birds" series (N13), was created by Allen & Ginter in 1889 as a collectible trading card for their cigarette brand. The card features a detailed depiction of the canvasback duck, a highly prized game bird, swimming in a serene water scene. The illustration captures the bird's distinct red head and black neck against its brown and gray plumage. This card is a prime example of the "trade card" genre, popular in the late 19th century, which served as both advertising and collectibles. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this piece, showcasing its historical and artistic value.