Chief, Island of Borneo, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph print from the *Military Series* of trading cards produced in 1888 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card depicts a chief from the island of Borneo. He is portrayed in traditional attire, including a feathered headdress, a cloak, and a loincloth. He is also holding a spear and a shield. The use of vibrant colors and intricate detail in the artwork reflects the popularity of collecting these trading cards in the late 19th century. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.