Five of Diamonds, Vater-Land, from Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

"Five of Diamonds, Vater-Land," from the second series of "Harlequin Cards" is a colorful and humorous illustration that was originally printed on a playing card for use in the game of "Harlequin." Issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889, the card depicts a cartoon-like figure in a military uniform, sitting astride a barrel labeled "Lager." The figure's arms are outstretched, holding a smoking pipe and a pair of sausages, and the figure's legs are spread wide, with red diamond-shaped patches on the cuffs and boots. This card showcases a humorous take on the popular playing card game of "Harlequin" and highlights the influence of commercial product marketing on cultural ephemera.