Dipper, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"Dipper," from the "Birds of America" series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, is a colorful lithograph depicting a Dipper bird perched on a rock. This 1888 artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is part of a larger set of cards featuring various bird species. The image showcases the bird's distinctive brown and black plumage, emphasizing its natural habitat through a detailed background with cascading water and foliage. These collectible cards, originally distributed as trade cards to promote Allen & Ginter's cigarette brand, served as a popular form of scientific illustration and entertainment during the late 19th century.