Emeu Wren, from the Song Birds of the World series (N42) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This chromolithograph, part of the "Song Birds of the World" series, is a trade card for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. The card depicts an "Emeu Wren" standing on a rock, with a field and a scarecrow in the background. This card, produced in 1890, is a fine example of the artistic style common in trade card advertising during the late 19th century. The bright colors and illustrative style of the card were likely intended to attract attention and promote the brand of cigarettes. This card is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.