Midshipman, Spain, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

"Midshipman, Spain, 1886" is a colorful lithograph from the *Military Series* of trade cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card depicts a midshipman in full uniform, standing with his sword at his side against a background of stylized, colorful brushstrokes. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a prime example of late 19th-century American trade card art, which often featured idealized depictions of people and places. This specific card, with its depiction of a military figure, would have appealed to a male audience interested in both military themes and tobacco products. The card's bright colors and detailed design, typical of trade cards from the period, would have made it an eye-catching and memorable advertisement.