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

This trade card, *Ear of Corn*, was created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889 as part of their *Novelties* series. The card depicts a woman with a red hat peeking out of an ear of corn. This whimsical and colorful design was likely intended to appeal to potential customers of the Kinney Brothers tobacco products. The card exemplifies the use of trade cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century.