Engineer Corps, Sweden, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph depicts a soldier from the Swedish Engineer Corps in 1886. It was created in 1888 as part of a series of cards produced by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card features a detailed illustration of the soldier in full uniform, holding a rifle and standing against a background with a red, white, and blue diagonal stripe, possibly representing the Swedish flag. The card is a valuable historical document that showcases the attire and weaponry of the Swedish military in the late 19th century. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a fascinating example of trade card art and its use in advertising campaigns.