Saxon Chasseur, Germany, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

"Saxon Chasseur, Germany, 1886" is a chromolithograph from the "Military Series" (N224) issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card depicts a soldier in full uniform with a rifle standing against a background of stylized floral patterns. The artist is unknown, but it was likely a commercial artist employed by the tobacco company. The card, measuring 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 inches, is a prime example of the trade cards popular in the late 19th century. These cards served as advertisements and collectibles, showcasing diverse subjects like military uniforms, animals, or landscapes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds this card within their collection.