Full Dress, Halberdier, Spain, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This color lithograph depicts a Halberdier in full dress uniform from Spain in 1886. It was created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 as part of a series of cards promoting their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, exemplifies the era's popular use of collectible trading cards. This particular card features intricate details of the Halberdier’s uniform, showcasing the historical fashion of the time.