France, from the International Cards series (N238), issued by Kinney Bros. 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph card, part of the "International Cards" series issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company, depicts General Georges Boulanger, a controversial French military figure. The card features Boulanger's portrait alongside imagery of the French flag and the Legion of Honor, symbols of French national identity. This piece offers a glimpse into the popular culture of late 19th-century America, showcasing the use of trading cards as a means of disseminating information and promoting products, in this case, tobacco. The card was part of a set that illustrated figures from various countries. This "France" card is one of several in the collection and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.