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

"Pompadour", from the *Song Birds of the World* series, is a chromolithograph trading card created by Allen & Ginter in 1890 for their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes brand. The card depicts a colorful bird perched on a branch and features a single, detailed feather. These cards were given away with cigarette packs, encouraging collectors to complete the entire set. This card, like many others from this series, highlights the popularity of ornithology in the late 19th century.