Seven of Clubs, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Seven of Clubs, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888

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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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print

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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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