Ordnance Sergeant, United States Army, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, "Ordnance Sergeant, United States Army, 1886," is part of the "Military Series" of trade cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card depicts a soldier in full uniform standing at attention, showcasing the details of his military garb. The use of bright colors and a simple composition makes this collectible a unique artifact of American military history and a testament to the ingenuity of early tobacco advertising.