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

This colorful lithograph, "Icelandic" from the "Types of Nationalities" series, was created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. The card features a portrait of a young Icelandic man in a fur-trimmed coat, holding a pack of "Sweet Caporal" cigarettes. The image depicts a stereotypical representation of Icelandic people, with a humorous rhyme below the portrait describing their jovial nature. This type of card was common in the late 19th century, used by tobacco companies as a form of advertising. These cards are now considered collectible ephemera and provide a glimpse into popular culture and the stereotypes associated with different nationalities.