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

This colorful lithograph, titled "Happy New Year," is part of the "New Years 1890 series" of trade cards created by the Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889-1890. The image depicts a personified 1890 standing triumphant over a fallen 1889, a humorous illustration of the passage of time. The trade cards, which were distributed with tobacco products, provide insights into the marketing strategies and popular imagery of the late 19th century.