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

This is a chromolithograph from the "Military Series" (N224) of trading cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. Created in 1888, this card features a detailed illustration of a German Foot Chasseur-Landwehr soldier from 1886, showcasing the distinctive uniform and weaponry of the era. The card is a prime example of late 19th-century commercial art and historical documentation, capturing the visual appeal of the military during a time of rapid technological change. The image is an example of lithography and chromolithography and is part of the larger genre of collectible cigarette cards.