Arms of the State of Vermont, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This colorful illustration, "Arms of the State of Vermont," is a trade card printed in 1888 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. It features a stylized version of the Vermont state seal, showcasing a pine tree, mountains, and a cow, all encompassed within an elaborate shield topped by a deer's head. The motto "Freedom and Unity" is prominently displayed on a pink ribbon, reflecting Vermont's values. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is an example of the popular use of trade cards in late 19th-century American advertising.