Rifleman, United States Army, 1813, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company depicts a United States Army Rifleman from 1813. The card is part of the “Military Series” created by the company to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The image presents a realistic portrayal of the soldier in full uniform, including his rifle and accoutrements, against a patterned background. The card exemplifies the popular trend of incorporating historical imagery into commercially produced objects during the late 19th century.