Pet Canary, from the Household Pets series (N194) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1891

"Pet Canary" is a chromolithograph from the "Household Pets" series issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1891. This charming card features a young woman in a stylish dress and a red hat, holding a yellow canary on her finger. The card's detailed illustration and delicate colors evoke the Victorian era's fascination with domestic life and the beauty of nature. These collectible cards were popular promotional items, often distributed with packages of tobacco or other products, making them an interesting window into the everyday lives of people in the 19th century. The chromolithograph style, with its bold colors and detailed rendering, was typical of the time and further enhanced the collectible nature of these cards.