Meadow Lark, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, "Meadow Lark" from the *Birds of America* series, was printed in 1888 by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company that issued trading cards featuring natural history subjects. This particular card is a beautiful example of chromolithography and features a realistic depiction of a Meadow Lark in a natural setting. The artwork is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is an example of the company’s extensive collection of trading cards issued as a promotional tool for Allen & Ginter cigarettes.