Holland, from the International Cards series (N238), issued by Kinney Bros. 1888
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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egg art
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pottery
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retro 'vintage design
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wood background
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men
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earthenware
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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watercolor
This 1888 chromolithograph from the "International Cards" series, issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company, depicts William III, King of the Netherlands, against a background of the Dutch flag and the Order of the Crown of Oak. This card, part of a set highlighting various national leaders, would have been included in cigarette or tobacco packages as a collectible item, a practice common in the late 19th century. The image, printed in vibrant colors, is characterized by its ornate design and the use of decorative flourishes, which was typical of the period.
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