Staff Officer, Spain, 1853, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the *Military Series* by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, depicts a staff officer in the Spanish military in 1853. The officer is shown in full uniform, including a bicorne hat, a telescope, a sword, and yellow-trimmed blue trousers. This card was created as a promotional item for Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, and is an example of the use of art as an advertising tool. The image was designed to appeal to a wide audience, particularly those interested in military history and fashion.