Example of display card, Louisa of Germany, from Leaders series (N222) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888

This is a chromolithograph from the Leaders series of trading cards issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1888. This particular card depicts Louisa of Germany, a queen known for her reign from 1810-1814. The card features a portrait of the queen, adorned with a white scarf and a crown, along with a shield bearing a crowned eagle. The card provides a glimpse into the popular culture of the late 19th century, where collecting trading cards depicting historical figures was a common pastime. The artwork is an example of chromolithography, a printing technique using multiple lithographic stones to print different colors.