Tri-colored Cockatoo, from Birds of the Tropics series (N38) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889

"Tri-colored Cockatoo," a chromolithograph from the *Birds of the Tropics* series, was created by Allen & Ginter in 1889 as a collectible card for their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 cigarettes. The card depicts a vibrant cockatoo with a striking red, yellow, and blue crest, perched on a branch with lush foliage. The background features a tropical landscape with palm trees and a distant sailboat on a shimmering blue water. This card exemplifies the 19th-century fascination with natural history and exotic animals. These collectible cards were a popular form of advertising, using imagery to promote the brand and engage consumers.