Horned Screamer, from Birds of the Tropics series (N38) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889
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"Horned Screamer" is a chromolithograph from the "Birds of the Tropics" series, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889 for their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes brand. This series of collectible cards, issued as trade cards, featured depictions of exotic birds. The illustration showcases the "Horned Screamer" in a detailed and colorful manner, likely aimed to pique the interest of consumers during a time when exotic birds were fascinating subjects. This particular card is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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