Black Hawk, Dakota Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N36) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, "Black Hawk, Dakota Sioux," is part of the "American Indian Chiefs" series created by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette cards in 1888. The card depicts a bust portrait of Black Hawk, a prominent leader of the Sauk tribe, against a background of a blue sky with white birds. The card also features a decorative border with an intricate design of a traditional Native American symbol. The card's bright colors and intricate details make it a captivating example of 19th-century printmaking and a valuable artifact of American history.