H.M.S. Sultan, from the Naval Vessels of the World series (N226) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This colorful lithograph depicts the H.M.S. Sultan, a British warship, sailing on the open water. The image is part of the *Naval Vessels of the World* series of trading cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889. The card features a detailed illustration of the ship, complete with its masts, rigging, and flags, and includes the Kinney Brothers logo and a text that reads "High Class Cigarettes." The image of the ship suggests the power and prestige associated with British naval might in the late 19th century. The card is a prime example of the use of *trade cards* for advertising and promoting products.