Municipal Guard, French Army, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

"Municipal Guard, French Army, 1886" is a colorful lithograph from the *Military Series* issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their "Sweet Caporal" cigarettes in 1888. Depicting a member of the French Municipal Guard, the card showcases the soldier in his full uniform, holding a rifle, highlighting the detailed design of the artwork, including the ornate uniform and the soldier's confident stance, characteristic of the late 19th century artistic style. This small-scale print, measuring 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 inches, is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. This collectible card reflects the growing popularity of tobacco cards as a promotional tool in the late 19th century.