Private, 14th Regiment, New York State Militia, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a trade card from the "Military Series" (N224) of cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. It features a depiction of a Private in the 14th Regiment, New York State Militia, standing in uniform holding a rifle. The card uses a simple, illustrative style common to trade cards of the period, highlighting the details of the soldier's uniform. These cards were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century and are now considered collectible artifacts of American history and advertising.