Marion Roberts, from the Actresses series (N246), Type 2, issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sporting Extra Cigarettes 1888 - 1892

This 1888-1892 trading card features a portrait of actress Marion Roberts, printed by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as part of their "Actresses" series to promote Sporting Extra Cigarettes. The black-and-white photograph captures Roberts in a close-up shot, showcasing her smiling face and lace-trimmed bonnet. This card is an example of a popular trend during the late 19th century, where tobacco companies used celebrity images to attract customers. Today, the card is considered a historical artifact of the era and a collectible for fans of both vintage advertising and the history of theatre.