Queen's Guard, Spain, 1853, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of a series of trade cards promoting Sweet Caporal cigarettes, depicts a member of the Queen's Guard in Spain, 1853. The artwork, created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888, showcases the soldier in full uniform, holding a spear and sword, with a detailed backdrop of a city street. The image is a prime example of the use of chromolithography in trade card advertising during the late 19th century, combining vibrant colors with detailed imagery to capture the attention of potential customers.