Rajah, India, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph from the "Military Series" of trade cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888. It depicts a Rajah from India in a traditional outfit, featuring a turban, elaborate robes with a detailed pattern, and a sword. The card was intended to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The image exemplifies the artistic style of the late 19th century, highlighting the exoticism of the East through stylized depictions of cultural figures. The card is a valuable example of both trade card art and early American advertising techniques.