Whisk broom, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This 1889 trade card, from the "Novelties" series, depicts a woman's head and shoulders superimposed on a whisk broom. The card, designed by the Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company, exemplifies the popular collectible trade cards used in the late 19th century. The use of a familiar household object, transformed into an unexpected portrait, adds a whimsical charm to this whimsical and unique piece. Kinney Bros., a leading tobacco company, used these collectible cards as a marketing strategy, capitalizing on the growing popularity of card collecting, further cementing their place in the world of tobacco advertising history.