Private, 2nd Artillery, Massachusetts, V.M., from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This colorful lithograph, part of the *Military Series* issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes, depicts a private of the 2nd Artillery, Massachusetts, V.M. The image showcases the soldier's intricate uniform in detail, featuring a tall hat with a plume, a belted coat with elaborate buttons, and a sword. It is an example of the trend of tobacco companies using collectible cards to advertise their products, appealing to the American public's interest in military history and fashion. The *Military Series* card is now in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.