New State Uniform, Private, New York State Militia, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This colorful lithograph depicts a private in the New York State Militia, created in 1888 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company for their Sweet Caporal cigarette brand. The card showcases the private standing in uniform with a rifle, emphasizing the brand's association with masculinity and patriotism. Part of a larger series, the card's small size (7 × 3.8 cm) suggests its intended use as a collectible trading card, targeting consumers and promoting brand recognition through its association with the military. The card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.