Royal Bodyguard, Austro-Hungary, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This colorful lithograph, part of the "Military Series" created by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, depicts a member of the Austro-Hungarian Royal Bodyguard. The soldier is shown in full uniform, including a red tunic with intricate detailing, a leopard-skin cloak, and a tall, plumed hat. The image is rendered in a vibrant, almost cartoonish style, typical of trade cards from this era. The card, measuring just 7 x 3.8 cm, exemplifies the growing popularity of collectible trade cards during the late 19th century.