Captain, 10th Hussars, England, 1879, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This colorful lithograph, "Captain, 10th Hussars, England, 1879," is a trade card from the "Military Series" issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card depicts a military officer in full uniform, a powerful and authoritative image that would have appealed to the brand’s male target audience. These cards, small in size and printed in bright colors, were popular collectibles during the late 19th century.