1st Regiment, National Guards, St. Paul, Minnesota Militia, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 lithograph by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company depicts a member of the 1st Regiment, National Guards, St. Paul, Minnesota Militia. The card was part of a series produced by Kinney to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card features a detailed rendering of the soldier in uniform, holding a rifle and standing at attention. The artwork was a popular form of advertisement in the 19th century, often featuring images of military personnel or other patriotic themes to appeal to a wide audience. This small-scale artwork is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.