Portrait of woman, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This small, circular chromolithograph from 1889, titled "Portrait of woman, from the Novelties series", is part of a series of trade cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The image depicts a woman with blonde hair and a red headband, her face turned slightly toward the viewer, and a slight smile on her lips. This artwork is a prime example of trade card art, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, based in New York, released these cards in packs of cigarettes to entice consumers, creating a collectible item that fueled the popularity of the brand.