Assistant Adjutant-General, United States Army, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a lithograph card created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card depicts a man in the uniform of an Assistant Adjutant-General of the United States Army, 1886. These "trade cards" were commonly used as advertising in the late 19th century and are now considered collectible ephemera. The card is small, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The image showcases the military uniform in detail with intricate details, including braid, buttons, and a sword. This card serves as a visual representation of the fashion and military culture of the late 19th century.