A Happy New Year 1890, from the New Years 1890 series (N227) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 - 1890

"A Happy New Year, 1890" is a charming trade card from the Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company's "New Years 1890" series (N227). The card features two women, likely representing the company's target audience, ice skating beneath a garland of holly, embodying the joyous spirit of the New Year. This colorful, small-scale illustration was printed in 1889-1890 and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. The trade card's unique combination of festive imagery and branding made it a popular promotional tool during the late 19th century, serving as a reminder of the brand and its products while offering a whimsical seasonal message.