Captain, 19th Hussars, England, 1879, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

"Captain, 19th Hussars, England, 1879" is a colorful lithograph from 1888, created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. This is one of a series of illustrated cards that depicted military uniforms of the time, with the intention of appealing to a male audience interested in military history and fashion. The card depicts a captain in full uniform, showcasing detailed elements like the ornate buttons and the officer’s sword, making it a valuable document of military fashion of the late 19th century.