Dust pan, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 5) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

"Dust pan, from the Novelties series" is a chromolithograph trade card from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, issued in 1889. The card, part of a larger series, depicts a woman’s portrait framed within a stylized dust pan, a playful and whimsical approach to advertising. Surrounding the frame are delicate white flowers and green foliage, adding to the overall charming and decorative nature of the card. The card reflects a popular trend of the late 19th century, using engaging visual imagery to promote tobacco products. This card, currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a window into the world of advertising in the late 19th century.