True Eagle, Missouria, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"True Eagle, Missouria" is a chromolithograph from the "American Indian Chiefs" series, created by Allen & Ginter in 1888 for their cigarette brand. This small, collectible card depicts a portrait of True Eagle, a Missouria Chief, adorned in traditional attire, including a feathered headdress and a bone necklace. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the visual style of late 19th-century American printmaking and offers a glimpse into the company's marketing strategies.