Happy New Year, Mr. Holly and Miss Mistletoe, from the New Years 1890 series (N227) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 - 1890

This 1889-1890 trade card, "Happy New Year, Mr. Holly and Miss Mistletoe," from the New Years 1890 series (N227) issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company, depicts a holly branch and a mistletoe branch with faces. The branches are anthropomorphized as Mr. Holly and Miss Mistletoe, a playful and whimsical representation of the traditional holiday decor. This trade card was likely given away to customers who purchased Kinney Bros. tobacco products, serving as a promotional tool while simultaneously celebrating the New Year holiday. The card is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcasing the history of American commercial art and advertising in the late 19th century.