Sadie Martinot, from the Actresses and Celebrities series (N60, Type 2) promoting Little Beauties Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 1887

This 1887 photograph, from the "Actresses and Celebrities" series, depicts Sadie Martinot, an actress, posed with a fishing rod and net, likely for a promotional campaign for Little Beauties Cigarettes, a brand produced by Allen & Ginter. The image exemplifies the use of celebrity endorsements in 19th-century advertising, capitalizing on popular figures to promote consumer products. The card, measuring 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches, reflects the small format common in the era, making it easily collectible and shareable. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, highlights the intersection of entertainment, commerce, and photography in American popular culture.