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

This chromolithograph, "Austria Hungary", was part of the "International Cards" series issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888. The card depicts a portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, alongside the Austrian flag and the Order of the Iron Cross. This card reflects the late 19th-century fascination with collecting and trade cards, which were often given away with tobacco products. The vivid colors and detailed imagery of the card highlight the nationalistic sentiment of the time. The Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company's trade cards offer a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural history of the late 19th century.