Colonel, 3rd Regiment, Massachusetts, V.M., from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

"Colonel, 3rd Regiment, Massachusetts, V.M.," is a chromolithograph from the 1888 "Military Series" trading cards issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image depicts a Colonel in full uniform, holding a sword and documents, showcasing the regalia of a high-ranking military officer in the 19th century. These collectible cards, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are a captivating glimpse into the social and commercial landscape of late 19th-century America.