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

This chromolithograph, created by Allen & Ginter in 1888, depicts a Scarlet Tanager in flight. It is one of the cards from the popular “Birds of America” series, produced by Allen & Ginter to be included in their cigarette packs. The series helped popularize the study of ornithology, as people collected the cards to learn about various bird species. The artwork features an intricately detailed bird, a cityscape in the background, and a decorative border that includes the Allen & Ginter company name and their slogan "Richmond Straight Cut No. 1. Cigarettes Are The Best."