Gallic Warrior, France, B.C., from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph of a Gallic Warrior, created by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Part of the “Military Series”, the card depicts a warrior in full armor holding a sword and shield, against a background of a repeating geometric pattern. The card was produced to be included in cigarette packs and is a prime example of trade cards that were popular in the late 19th century. The artwork was designed to showcase the brand while simultaneously appealing to a broad audience interested in historical military figures.