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

"Marguerite Ziemer" is a trade card from the "Actresses" series, printed in 1890 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card depicts a portrait of the actress Marguerite Ziemer, photographed in a seated pose. The sepia-toned image, typical of the era, highlights the actress's delicate features and stylish attire, reflecting the aesthetic of late 19th-century portraiture. This trade card is a significant example of the use of celebrity imagery for product promotion and provides insight into the cultural context of the time.