Seven of Clubs, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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toned paper
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childish illustration
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ink paper printed
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personal sketchbook
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This playing card, "Seven of Clubs," is part of the "Transparent Playing Cards" series issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1888. The card features a simple design, with seven black clubs printed on a light beige background. The artwork is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The "Transparent" series of playing cards was likely a promotional item for Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company, a practice common in the late 19th century to increase brand visibility.
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