Sandwich Isles, from the International Cards series (N238), issued by Kinney Bros. by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Sandwich Isles, from the International Cards series (N238), issued by Kinney Bros. 1888

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This chromolithograph card from the "International Cards" series, issued by Kinney Bros. in 1888, depicts the Kingdom of Hawaii. The card features the Hawaiian coat of arms, the national flag, and a portrait of King Kalākaua I. The image also includes a scenic depiction of the islands with a palm tree and a view of the coastline. These "trade cards" were given away with tobacco products, making them a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century.

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