Canada Grouse, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889
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"Canada Grouse" is a chromolithograph from the "Game Birds" series created by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand in 1889. The card features a detailed illustration of a Canada grouse, a common bird species found in North America. The grouse is depicted in a realistic style with intricate details of its feathers and plumage. The card's design also includes decorative borders and intricate patterns, reflecting the artistic trends of the late 19th century. These cards were distributed as collectible items in packs of Allen & Ginter cigarettes and were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. This card is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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