Pet Fawn, from the Household Pets series (N194) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1891

"Pet Fawn" is a chromolithograph from the "Household Pets" series issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1891. This charming card depicts a young woman in a straw hat and white dress, holding a fawn with a blue collar. The woman is holding a bouquet of flowers, adding to the sweetness of the image. The card's delicate colors and whimsical subject matter reflect the popularity of animal-themed imagery in 19th-century print culture, as well as the emerging trend of pet ownership. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcasing a significant piece of American trade card history.