Captain, Artillery, United States Army, 1847, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, “Captain, Artillery, United States Army, 1847,” is part of the “Military Series” issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes in 1888. The image depicts a uniformed officer from the U.S. Army Artillery in a standing pose. The vivid colors and ornate detailing typical of the chromolithograph printing technique contribute to the historical significance of the artwork, and the artwork’s small size (7 × 3.8 cm) highlights its intended use as a collectible trading card. The intricate gold pattern background adds to the aesthetic appeal and historical significance of this collectible.