U.S.S. Texas, from the Naval Vessels of the World series (N226) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This colorful lithograph, "U.S.S. Texas" is part of the "Naval Vessels of the World" series of trading cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889. The card depicts the battleship U.S.S. Texas sailing on a calm sea. It is a prime example of the chromolithographic printing technique, which was popular for illustrations and commercial advertising in the late 19th century. The bright colors and detailed depiction of the vessel make it a popular item for collectors of naval history and ephemera. The card is a great example of the intersection of art and commerce in the late 19th century.