Latin School Bat., Massachusetts, V.M., from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a lithograph depicting a young man in a military uniform, possibly a member of the Latin School Battalion. The image was printed in 1888 as a promotional card for Sweet Caporal cigarettes, part of a series by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The image features a simple composition with a single figure standing against a plain background, a hallmark of the "trade card" style popular in the late 19th century. While promoting a product, the card also provides a glimpse into the military tradition of youth organizations, showcasing a young man in uniform, likely a member of a local militia or a group affiliated with the Latin School in Massachusetts.