13th Bengal Lancers, Ind. Cont., Engalnd, 1879, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph from the "Military Series" of trading cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes in 1888. The card depicts a soldier from the 13th Bengal Lancers, an Indian contingent of the British Army, in his full uniform. The soldier is depicted in profile, standing with his sword drawn. The card was printed in the United States, and is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This card is an example of a popular trend in the late 19th century, where cigarette companies used trading cards to market their products. The cards often featured images of historical figures, military uniforms, or other subjects of interest to the public. These trading cards are now highly sought-after collectibles.