Happy New Year, from the New Years 1890 series (N227) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 - 1890

This charming card, "Happy New Year," from the "New Years 1890" series, depicts a couple ice skating under a festive holly branch. The card, produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as a promotional item, features a simple yet elegant design with a warm color palette. The couple's joyful expressions and the lively scene evoke the spirit of the holiday season. The card is a prime example of the popular Victorian-era tradition of exchanging New Year's greetings. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.