Jenny Lind, from Leaders series (N222) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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portrait head and shoulder
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"Jenny Lind, from Leaders series (N222) issued by Kinney Bros." is a 1888 chromolithograph by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, depicting the renowned Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind. The card, part of a larger series of "Leaders" issued with tobacco products, showcases Lind in a portrait-style format, showcasing her elegant attire and iconic blonde curls. The card, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the popularity of both Lind and the use of collectible cards as a marketing tool during the late 19th century.
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