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

This is a cabinet card photograph from the “Actresses” series, featuring Jean Weaver, produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. It was created to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image shows Weaver leaning against a chair, dressed in a long, flowing gown. Cabinet cards were a popular format for portraiture during the late 19th century. The card’s size and detail allowed for a more intimate portrayal of the subject. This particular example is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.