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

"Bessie Lynch, from the Actresses series (N245)" is a trade card created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. It depicts actress Bessie Lynch, dressed in a theatrical costume, holding a cane, likely promoting the company's Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. This card is part of a larger set featuring other actresses of the time. These small-format cards, often collected and traded, were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. The card is a sepia-toned photograph, capturing Lynch in a dramatic pose. "Bessie Lynch, from the Actresses series (N245)" is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcasing the evolution of advertising and popular culture.