Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the "Military Series" issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes, depicts a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy in 1886. The image is characteristic of the "trade card" format popular in the late 19th century, featuring a detailed illustration on a small card, often used for advertising. The card's design, featuring a formal portrait of the officer, exemplifies the style of American illustration popular during this era.