Tumbler Pigeon, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"Tumbler Pigeon" is a chromolithograph from the "Birds of America" series, created by Allen & Ginter in 1888. This card, part of a larger set, was distributed with Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. The vibrant illustration depicts a Tumbler Pigeon in close-up, perched on a textured surface with a brick wall in the background. The artist's meticulous detail captures the bird's plumage and features, making this a charming example of Victorian naturalism. This card is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.