Officer, Vicksburg, Southrons, Mississippi Militia, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

"Officer, Vicksburg Southrons, Miss. Militia" is a chromolithograph from the "Illustrated Sweet Caporal" series of trading cards issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card depicts a soldier in a detailed, highly stylized uniform, showcasing the elaborate military fashion of the era. It is a prime example of the use of imagery for marketing and advertising, and it captures the public fascination with military life in the late 19th century. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City.