Portrait of woman, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 2) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This small, round, chromolithograph card, part of the Novelties series, depicts a woman's portrait, likely from the late 19th century. The Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company issued the card in 1889 as part of a series of trade cards advertising their tobacco products, showcasing the woman in a round, ornate gold frame. The use of chromolithography, a printing technique popular in the late 19th century, contributes to the card's vibrant colors and detailed features. The card, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the tobacco industry's marketing strategies and the artistic trends of the time.