Magnificent Bird of Paradise, from Birds of the Tropics series (N38) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889

"Magnificent Bird of Paradise" is a chromolithograph from the *Birds of the Tropics* series, created in 1889 by Allen & Ginter as a collectible trading card for their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes. This card features a detailed illustration of the bird perched on a branch in a lush, tropical setting, with a vibrant palette showcasing the bird's plumage. The back of the card includes an advertisement for the brand's cigarettes. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the history of advertising and the captivating beauty of nature through the lens of 19th-century chromolithography.