Painted Bunting, from the Song Birds of the World series (N23) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Medium
Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions
Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm)
Classification
Prints|Ephemera
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Accession Number
63.350.201.23.29
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century marketing with this delightful *Painted Bunting card from the *Song Birds of the World* seriesN23), issued by & Ginter Cigarettes in 1890. Produced George S. Harris &, these tiny commercial colorographs—measuring just 2¾ x 1½ inches—were tucked into cigarette packs as collectible inserts, sparking a craze among enthusiasts. The Painted Bunting, a strikingly colorful North American bird with its rainbow plumage of blues, reds, and greens exemplifies the series' focus on exotic and native songbirds, blending education with promotion. Chromolithography...
About the Artist
George S. Harris & Sons|Allen & Ginter (American|American) · | – |
American, Richmond, Virginia|American, Philadelphia