Whip-poor Will, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This lithograph, *Whip-poor Will* from the *Birds of America* series, is a colorful and detailed depiction of the nocturnal bird perched on a branch with pink blossoms. Part of a larger series of trading cards issued by Allen & Ginter, a popular Richmond, Virginia-based tobacco company in the late 19th century, the card depicts a stylized rendition of the bird and its surroundings, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the time. The inclusion of the company's advertisement at the bottom emphasizes the connection between the cards and the promotion of their product, a common practice in the era.