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

This chromolithograph card, part of the "International Cards" series, features a portrait of Ecuadorian President José María Plácido Caamaño, surrounded by a decorative border and the nation's coat of arms. The card, printed by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888, was likely included in a pack of cigarettes, as was common practice at the time. The card depicts the coat of arms in the upper right corner and the flag of Ecuador in the lower right corner. The image reflects the popular trend of patriotic imagery on commercial products in the late 19th century. The card is an excellent example of trade cards, a genre popular for its artistic depictions of historical figures and national symbols.