Portrait of woman, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This small, circular "trade card" from 1889 was part of a series of "Novelties" issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their product. Printed on cardstock with a textured surface, the card features a close-up portrait of a young woman with a warm, inviting smile. The woman's hairstyle and clothing are typical of the late 19th century, making the card a fascinating artifact of visual culture from that period. This small but detailed work is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.