Seven of Hearts, School of Fence, from Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This playing card, "Seven of Hearts, School of Fence," is from the second series of Harlequin Cards issued by the Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889. The card depicts a group of seven men in military uniforms, each with a heart-shaped symbol on their chest, suggesting they are part of a "school of fence" or fencing academy. The card is a playful take on traditional playing card imagery, with its humorous depiction of the men and their fencing poses. This playful and colorful illustration makes it a charming example of late 19th-century American commercial art.