American Indian, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. 1890

This colorful lithograph, "American Indian," is part of a series of cards called "Types of Nationalities" produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. The card features a caricature of a Native American man, likely an Arapahoe, adorned with a beaded necklace and holding a rifle. The accompanying poem perpetuates stereotypical imagery of Native Americans as violent and untrustworthy, reflecting the prejudices of the time. The card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the cultural attitudes and marketing strategies of the late 19th century.