Basket of flowers, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This colorful chromolithograph, "Basket of Flowers," is part of the "Novelties" series of trade cards issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889. The image depicts a young girl, possibly a child, wearing a straw hat, peering out from a woven basket overflowing with pink roses and green foliage. This intricate detail, coupled with the soft palette, creates a charming and nostalgic scene, typical of the Victorian aesthetic. The card, measuring just over 1 9/16 inches in diameter, was likely distributed to promote the company's tobacco products, showcasing the company's marketing strategy and the cultural trends of the late 19th century. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.