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

"Palanquin" is a chromolithograph from the "Novelties" series of trade cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889. The card depicts a palanquin, a type of covered litter carried by two or more bearers, with a young woman looking out from the window. The image is framed with ornate gold detailing on a pink background. This trade card is a prime example of the intricate graphic design used in late 19th-century advertising. Chromolithography, a printing technique that uses multiple lithographic stones to create vibrant colors, was widely used during this period for advertising and other commercial printing. The "Novelties" series, of which this card is a part, was likely aimed at attracting the attention of potential tobacco consumers, especially women. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.