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

"Seashell" is a chromolithograph card from the "Novelties" series, produced by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889. This small, round card (4 x 4 cm) features a young woman with curly hair, wearing a white bonnet and a pink scarf. The image is framed by a large seashell, echoing the series title. These cards were intended to be collected and traded, reflecting the popular culture of the late 19th century. "Seashell," like other cards from this series, is an example of the chromolithograph process, which allowed for the mass production of vibrant and detailed printed images. Today, it is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.