H.M.S. Colossus, Royal Navy, from the Naval Vessels of the World series (N226) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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"H.M.S. Colossus, Royal Navy" is a colorful lithograph from the "Naval Vessels of the World" series issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889. The image depicts the British warship Colossus, a powerful ironclad that was a symbol of the Royal Navy's might during the late 19th century. This card is a great example of the popular collectible cards issued by tobacco companies at the end of the 19th century.
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