Alexander the Great, from Leaders series (N222) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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This colorful lithograph, "Alexander the Great", is part of the "Leaders" series of trading cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888. The card depicts a bust portrait of Alexander the Great in profile, dressed in a red and gold tunic, with a smaller scene of a military procession in the foreground. These cards were included in packs of tobacco as a way to promote the brand, reflecting the popular interest in historical figures at the time. Today, these cards are a valuable collectible for both history and art enthusiasts.
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