Private, 71st Regiment, New York State Militia, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph card depicts a private from the 71st Regiment of the New York State Militia. The card is from a series produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card depicts a soldier in full uniform standing at attention with his rifle. This card exemplifies the company's use of a popular subject matter to appeal to a wider audience and increase brand recognition, becoming a coveted collectible.