Pouter Pigeon, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Pouter Pigeon," from the "Birds of America" series of collectible cigarette cards, was created in 1888 by Allen & Ginter, a well-known tobacco company based in Richmond, Virginia. The card showcases a detailed illustration of a Pouter pigeon, a breed known for its distinctive puffed-up chest, against a background of a cage and a pot of flowers. This particular card was likely part of a set of collectible cards marketed with Allen & Ginter's cigarettes, representing a fascinating example of 19th-century commercial art and marketing techniques.