Captain, Continental Artillery, United States Army, 1777, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, “Captain, Continental Artillery, United States Army, 1777,” is a trade card designed by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes in 1888. The card depicts a soldier in the Continental Army uniform of the American Revolutionary War era, standing against a brown and red background, with a patterned swirl design. This card is part of a series of trade cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, showcasing various historical figures and events, creating a captivating historical narrative for the American public. The card's small size, measuring 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 inches, emphasizes its intended use as a collectible and promotional item. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.