Standard Bearer, Austria, 1853, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

"Standard Bearer, Austria, 1853" is a chromolithograph from the *Military Series* created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The artwork depicts a soldier in detailed uniform holding a flag, representing the standard bearer of the Austrian army in 1853. The image is part of a larger series of trade cards that were popular in the late 19th century, often used for advertising and collecting purposes. The card's small size and bright colors are typical of the era. The artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.