Bell, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This is a trade card from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889. The trade card features a hand-colored illustration of a bell with a young woman's portrait in the center. The card is a good example of trade cards, which were used as advertising and promotional materials by companies in the late 19th century. Trade cards often featured images of popular subjects, such as women, children, and animals. This trade card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, is a fascinating glimpse into the history of advertising and the use of imagery in marketing.