Coal bucket, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 5) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This colorful lithograph, part of the “Novelties” series by Kinney Bros., depicts a coal bucket with a woman’s face subtly integrated into the design. Issued in 1889 as a trade card by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, it is a prime example of 19th-century advertising. The artwork’s combination of a practical object with a decorative element showcases the prevailing aesthetic of the time, which favored ornate designs and sentimental imagery. This card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.