Crow's Breast, Gros Ventres, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N36) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Crow's Breast, Gros Ventres" is a lithograph from the "American Indian Chiefs" series created by Allen & Ginter in 1888. This card, part of a set distributed with Allen & Ginter cigarettes, features a portrait of Crow's Breast, a Gros Ventres (Hidatsa) chief. The image depicts a stoic Crow's Breast with a beaded necklace and feathers in his hair. Below his portrait is a scene depicting Gros Ventres people engaging in a ritualistic dance, highlighting their cultural practices. This card is a valuable historical artifact that offers insight into the portrayal of Native Americans in 19th-century popular culture.