Black Head Duck, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 - 1890

"Black Head Duck" is a chromolithograph from the "Game Birds" series produced by Allen & Ginter, a company known for their tobacco cards. This card, part of a larger set released between 1888 and 1890, depicts a detailed illustration of a duck with a black head. The card features a decorative border and text that advertises Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes, highlighting the connection between tobacco products and early 20th-century collecting trends. The small size and intricate detail characteristic of these cards made them popular collectibles, contributing to the development of the early trading card market.