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

"Pet Calf" is a chromolithograph from the "Household Pets" series, published by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1891. This charming card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, depicts a young woman in a white dress with a red bodice, holding a calf. The woman’s gentle gaze and the calf's docile pose evoke a sense of tenderness and companionship. The delicate details and vibrant colors of the print are characteristic of the chromolithographic process popular in the late 19th century. These cards, often collected and traded, showcase the growing interest in domestic animals and the sentimental appeal of childhood during this era.