Bavarian Infantry, Germany, 1880, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This colorful lithograph depicts a soldier in the Bavarian Infantry of Germany, circa 1880, which was part of a series of trading cards produced by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. These cards were popular collectibles at the time, offering glimpses into military fashion and history. The soldier is shown in full uniform, holding a rifle and a sword, with intricate details captured in the artist's style. The card is an example of chromolithography, a printing technique that uses multiple lithographic stones to create a multicolored image. This card was printed by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888, and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.