Red Head Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Red Head Duck" is a chromolithograph from the "Game Birds" series, created in 1889 by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand. This collectible card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, features a detailed depiction of a Red-Headed Duck in its natural habitat. The vibrant colors and intricate details, typical of chromolithography, showcase the bird's distinctive red head against a backdrop of reeds and water. This card exemplifies the trend of using nature-themed imagery in advertising during the late 19th century.