Private, Orphan Cadets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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, created in 1888 to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card depicts a private in uniform, likely from the Orphan Cadets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This type of trade card, known as a "cigarette card," was popular in the late 19th century and featured images of various subjects, from military personnel to sports figures. The bright colors and simple design of this card are characteristic of the era.