Yankee Girl, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Yankee Girl, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. 1890

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"Yankee Girl" is a chromolithograph from the "Types of Nationalities" series, created in 1890 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a young woman in a straw hat, showcasing a classic American girl in the late 19th century. This series of cards served as a promotional tool for the tobacco company, offering a glimpse into the visual culture and stereotypical representations of the time.

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