Clara St. Muir, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

"Clara St. Muir" is a black and white photograph depicting a woman in a theatrical costume, likely from the stage production, created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company for their "Actresses" series of trading cards. This series was part of a promotional campaign to sell Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. This photograph is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. The image is a single portrait shot, with a posed subject framed against a plain background. The subject's costume and facial expression suggest a dramatic role. The photograph was likely printed in black and white and features a soft, diffused lighting effect. The series of "Actresses" cards became popular collectibles for theatre and cigarette enthusiasts.