Nine of Diamonds, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888

This is the "Nine of Diamonds" card from the "Transparent Playing Cards" series produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888. The card features a simple design with nine red diamonds against a cream background. The card is part of a series of playing cards produced by the company to be included in their tobacco products. The "Nine of Diamonds" card, along with the rest of the series, provides an interesting example of how commercial products can be intertwined with artistic design. This particular card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the simplicity and practicality of early card designs.