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

"Officer of Infantry, Spain" is a trade card from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company's "Military Series" (N224) issued in 1888 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card depicts a Spanish infantry officer in full uniform, standing with a sword at his side. This colorful lithograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the use of trade cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century. The card's vibrant colors and detailed depiction of the officer's uniform showcase the company's attention to detail and its effort to appeal to a wide audience. The "Military Series" was likely popular among collectors and cigarette enthusiasts, who might have enjoyed assembling a complete set of these colorful and historically significant cards.