Tartar, Woman of the Volga, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. 1890

This 1890 lithograph by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company depicts a “Tartar Woman of the Volga,” a colorful and vibrant portrait of a woman in traditional garb. The artwork, part of the “Types of Nationalities” series, is characterized by its bold colors and detailed rendering of the woman’s clothing, particularly her distinctive red hat and patterned scarf. This piece exemplifies the late 19th-century fascination with depicting different cultures and ethnicities through illustrations and was likely included in a pack of cigarettes produced by Kinney Bros. The image, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, offers a glimpse into the company’s marketing practices and artistic trends of the time.