Com., Paris Militia, 14th Century, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a trade card from the *Military Series* issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote their *Sweet Caporal* cigarettes. The card depicts a 14th-century soldier, "Com. Paris Militia," in full armor. This card is a valuable artifact of the history of commercial art. The card's vivid colors, illustrative detail, and overall aesthetic are representative of its time period. The card's small size indicates its intended purpose: to be distributed as a giveaway or collectible item.