Six of Hearts, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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reduced colour palette
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ink paper printed
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light coloured
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old engraving style
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retro 'vintage design
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feminine colour palette
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ink colored
"Six of Hearts" is a playing card from the "Transparent Playing Cards" series produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888. This card is part of a larger set that was likely distributed as part of a promotional campaign for the company’s tobacco products. The card features a simple design with six red hearts printed against a pale background, highlighting the traditional playing card imagery. This artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the simple but effective design that was favored in promotional materials of the late 19th century.
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