Portrait of woman, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 2) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This 1889 chromolithograph, "Portrait of Woman," is part of the "Novelties" series of trading cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The card features a bust-length portrait of a woman, with her dark hair styled in a loose braid, and a gold diadem. The image was likely created for the company's cigarette packs and offered as a collectible for consumers, reflecting the popular trend of using trading cards as a marketing tool during the late 19th century. This small card, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the world of commercial art and the evolving marketing strategies of the period.