Staff Officer, Commandant, Sweden, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a trade card from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company's 1888 "Military Series" (N224) featuring "Staff Officer - Commandant, Sweden, 1886," meant to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card depicts a Swedish military officer in full dress uniform, holding a sword and saluting. The card’s brightly colored illustration and intricate details highlight the regality of the uniform. This collectible card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and is a prime example of the type of trade cards used to advertise products in the late 19th century.