Queen of Clubs, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888

This Queen of Clubs card from the Transparent Playing Cards series, created in 1888 by the Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company, features a stylized Queen holding a flower in her right hand. The Queen's face and features are depicted with a somewhat simplistic, yet detailed, linework style. The card is a prime example of the intricate design elements found in late 19th-century playing card artwork, which often featured intricate patterns and bold colors to appeal to a broad audience, while also serving as a promotional tool for the tobacco company. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.