Servia, from the International Cards series (N238), issued by Kinney Bros. 1888
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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caricature
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"Servia, from the International Cards series (N238)" is a chromolithograph trading card, issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888. This card depicts King Milan I of Serbia in a portrait surrounded by intricate, colorful ornamentation, including his nation's flag and an Order of the Takovo. The card's design exemplifies the popular late 19th-century trend of collecting and trading cards, often used as a marketing strategy for tobacco companies. Today, this card is preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcasing a fascinating snapshot of Serbian history and a glimpse into the world of collectible cards.
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