Concave-Casqued Hornbill, from Birds of the Tropics series (N38) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889

"Concave-Casqued Hornbill" is a chromolithograph from the *Birds of the Tropics* series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889 for their cigarette cards. This card features a vibrant depiction of the hornbill bird perched on a branch, surrounded by lush tropical foliage. The card's design incorporates a tropical landscape in the background with a woman and a hut. The card includes the slogan "Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes Are the Best," a reminder of its original purpose as an advertising collectible. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, showcasing the evolution of advertising art and its intersection with natural history illustrations.