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

This 1888 lithograph by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, part of their "International Cards" series, features a portrait of the Governor General of Canada, Lord Stanley of Preston, alongside symbols of Canadian identity. The Union Jack, a prominent symbol of the British Empire, takes center stage, while the Order of St. Michael and St. George, a chivalric order established by Queen Victoria, signifies the connection between Canada and Britain. This card was likely included in a pack of tobacco cards, a popular form of collectible in the late 19th century. The use of bright colors, ornate framing, and detailed imagery creates a celebratory and patriotic tone.