Silver-Spangled Polish, from the Prize and Game Chickens series (N20) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1891

"Silver-Spangled Polish" is a chromolithograph from the "Prize and Game Chickens" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1891. This card depicts a silver-spangled Polish chicken, a breed known for its distinctive crested head. The bird is portrayed in a naturalistic setting, standing in a grassy field with a fence and a farmhouse in the background, highlighting the popularity of these chickens as prized poultry in the late 19th century. This card, a small but vibrant example of chromolithographic printing, is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.