State Arms of Rhode Island, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of a series of state arms illustrations produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes, depicts the state arms of Rhode Island. The image features a gold anchor on a blue shield surrounded by a red frame and waves. Above the shield, a red ribbon reads "HOPE", the state motto. These cards, known as "trade cards", were popular in the late 19th century as a form of advertising. The "Military Series" features the state arms, along with the state motto, and the state name, in a distinctive design that would have been easily recognizable to the public.