Strange and Humor New Year Greeting Cards Issued by Kinney Bros in 1890

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The Kinney Tobacco Company, a prominent American cigarette manufacturer of the 1870s-1880s and creator of the Sweet Caporal brand, merged with other firms in 1890 to form the American Tobacco Company. That same year, its New Year greeting cards likely showcased the era’s love for humor and surrealism, featuring whimsical and amusing designs to captivate audiences.

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