Holland, from the National Flags series (N195) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

Holland, from the National Flags series (N195) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1891

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"Holland, from the National Flags series (N195)" is a chromolithograph from the National Flags series of trading cards issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1891. The card depicts the Dutch flag with a lion and coat of arms. It was likely used as an advertising tool for Mechanic's Long Cut tobacco, which was manufactured by the company in Rochester, New York. The card is a good example of late 19th-century commercial printing, featuring bold colors and detailed imagery. The card would have appealed to consumers who were interested in national pride, history, and geography. This chromolithograph is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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