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

This chromolithograph, titled "Sea Gull" and created in 1888 by Allen & Ginter, is part of the “Birds of America” series of cigarette cards. The card features a detailed depiction of a seagull in flight, with the bird's white feathers, black wingtips, and sharp beak rendered with striking realism. The seagull is set against a colorful backdrop of a blue sky, white clouds, and a distant seascape. The card is a classic example of late 19th-century chromolithography, a printing technique that used multiple lithographic stones to create vibrant, detailed images.