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

This chromolithograph depicts a Spanish Commodore in full dress uniform, holding a sword. The card is part of the "Military Series" issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes in 1888. The card features a colorful background that utilizes a pattern of stylized floral motifs in red and yellow, providing a visual counterpoint to the dark blue and grey of the Commodore’s uniform. The bold graphic style and vibrant colors are characteristic of this type of trade card. The piece is an example of 19th-century advertising and ephemera.