Wishing You a Happy New Year, from the New Years 1890 series (N227) issued by Kinney Bros. by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

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

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

water colours

print

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

underpainting

men

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Wishing You a Happy New Year" is a trade card from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company's 1890 New Years series. Printed between 1889 and 1890, this card depicts a young woman in a stylish hat and gloves, holding a sprig of mistletoe, symbolizing good luck and festivity. The card features a simple yet elegant design, showcasing the company's brand while wishing customers a happy new year. This trade card is a fascinating example of how tobacco companies used promotional items to engage customers and spread their brand message.