Portugal, from the International Cards series (N238), issued by Kinney Bros. 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph, part of the "International Cards" series issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company, depicts King Luís I of Portugal. The card features a portrait of the king, adorned with the insignia of the Order of Christ, a prominent Portuguese order of chivalry. The card also features a partial image of the Portuguese flag and intricate decorative flourishes, typical of late 19th-century printmaking. These cards were distributed as promotional items within packs of cigarettes, providing a glimpse into the cultural and historical landscape of the time.