American Light Infantry, 1782, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph from the *Military Series* of trading cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card depicts an American Light Infantry soldier in 1782, holding a musket and standing at attention. The image is rendered in a realistic style with detailed depictions of the soldier’s uniform and equipment. The image exemplifies the use of trading cards for advertising purposes. The illustration is a valuable primary source for studying the history of American military uniforms and equipment.