Wishing You a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, from the New Years 1890 series (N227) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 - 1890

This festive trade card, part of the "New Years 1890" series issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company, depicts a young boy dressed in red and blue carrying a large Christmas pudding on his head. The card features the greeting "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year," printed in red script. These trade cards, often included in tobacco products, were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. The cheerful image and holiday message would have resonated with consumers during the Christmas season. This particular example, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, exemplifies the graphic style and advertising techniques of the period.