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

This chromolithograph from 1888, part of the "International Cards" series by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company, depicts Tsar Alexander III of Russia. The card features a portrait of the Tsar in his military uniform, alongside the Russian flag and a stylized representation of his coat of arms. This piece of ephemera exemplifies the popular 19th-century trend of incorporating national symbols and figures into trade cards, which served as a form of advertising for the Kinney Brothers' tobacco products. The card's visual elements highlight the Tsar's authority and power, making it a valuable historical artifact for those interested in Russian history and 19th-century graphic design.