Officer, 71st Regiment, New York State Militia, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a trade card from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, promoting their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The artwork, created in 1888, features a detailed depiction of an officer from the 71st Regiment of the New York State Militia, in full uniform, holding a sword and standing at attention. These cards were a common form of advertising in the late 19th century and are now collected by enthusiasts of ephemera and military history. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.