Schreiber's Hummingbird, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889
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drawing
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egg art
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bird
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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fluid art
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acrylic on canvas
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painting painterly
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watercolour bleed
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watercolor
"Schreiber's Hummingbird," from the *Birds of the Tropics* series, is a chromolithograph print produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889. The card, which is part of a larger series of cards featuring tropical birds, depicts a brightly colored hummingbird perched on a branch with pink flowers. The card exemplifies the popular chromolithographic printing style of the late 19th century. The *Birds of the Tropics* series was originally distributed as a collectible with Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Today, these cards are highly sought after by collectors for their artistic beauty and historical significance.
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