Charlotte Ray, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

"Charlotte Ray, from the Actresses series" is a monochrome photograph from the 1890s featuring the actress Charlotte Ray. This card was created as part of a series by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The photograph shows Ray in a seated pose, dressed in a long gown, with her hands folded in her lap. The card is an example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. This particular card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and serves as a reminder of the fascinating connection between commercial products and artistic expression in the past.