Vase, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This colorful chromolithograph, "Vase, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4)," was created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889. It is a prime example of a trade card, a common form of advertising in the late 19th century. The card features a young woman's portrait, presented within the outline of a stylized, decorative vase. The use of vibrant colors and a charming subject matter would have made this trade card an eye-catching piece for consumers, effectively promoting the Kinney Brothers tobacco brand. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY holds this collectible card in their collection, demonstrating the importance of these trade cards in the history of advertising and American art.