Harp, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This is a trade card from the "Novelties" series issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889. The card depicts a harp with a woman's bust inside. It is a chromolithograph print measuring 2 5/8 × 1 5/16 in. (6.6 × 3.3 cm). The card is an example of a popular 19th-century form of advertising that used colorful imagery to promote tobacco products. These trade cards, also known as "cigarette cards" were often collected by consumers and featured a wide array of subjects, including sports, history, and popular culture. This particular card exemplifies the genre of trade cards and illustrates the company's marketing strategies to appeal to a broad audience.