Brown Thrasher, from the Song Birds of the World series (N42) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This chromolithograph, "Brown Thrasher", was part of the "Song Birds of the World" series commissioned by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette cards in 1890. This trade card features a colorful illustration of the bird perched among pink roses and foliage, with a partially obscured empty bird cage in the background. The card's design is typical of Victorian-era natural history illustrations, showcasing the beauty and detail of the avian subject. The card also features a brand advertisement for "Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes", a common practice for promoting products through collectible cards during this time period.