Redstart, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888
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This chromolithograph print from 1888 is one of 50 cards from the "Birds of America" series produced by Allen & Ginter to promote their Richmond Straight Cut cigarettes. The card depicts a Redstart perched on a branch, its bright blue, black, and yellow plumage contrasting with the lush greenery of its surroundings. The image exemplifies the popular Victorian era trend of incorporating nature and natural history into commercial advertising.
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