Major-General, United States Army, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of a series of trading cards created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, depicts a Major-General of the United States Army in his official uniform. The highly detailed illustration captures the intricate details of the military garb, including the elaborate hat, sash, and buttons. It served as a powerful marketing tool for the tobacco company, appealing to consumers who were drawn to the image of military strength and authority. Today, the card is a valuable artifact of late 19th-century American history and advertising.