Guarracha, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This chromolithograph card, "Guarracha," is from the "National Dances" series issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889. It depicts a woman in a colorful, traditional Spanish costume playing a mandolin, a popular instrument in Spain, and likely references the Spanish dance style, "Guaracha." The card exemplifies the popularity of collectible trade cards, which were often given away with tobacco products in the late 19th century, highlighting cultural trends of the time. This specific card, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, measures 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches.