Pet Cockatoo, from the Household Pets series (N194) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1891

"Pet Cockatoo" is a chromolithograph from the "Household Pets" series by William S. Kimball & Co., printed in 1891. The card depicts a woman in a green dress with a white cockatoo perched on a wooden stand. The woman is looking at the bird while holding a piece of food. The card is a good example of the popular Victorian trend of depicting pets in a sentimental and idealized way. The chromolithographic printing technique, using multiple lithographic stones and colors, gives the card a vibrant and realistic look. This card is a charming example of Victorian-era printmaking, showcasing the beauty of both humans and animals.