Silky Hen, from the Prize and Game Chickens series (N20) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1891

"Silky Hen" is a chromolithograph from the "Prize and Game Chickens" series produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette cards in 1891. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, depicts a white Silky breed hen standing in a grassy field with foliage in the background. The image showcases the distinctive features of the Silky breed, including their fluffy white plumage and five toes. These cards, often collected by cigarette smokers, provided a glimpse into the world of poultry and were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century.