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

"Virginia Tracy, from the Actresses series" is a monochrome photograph of a young woman in a light-colored dress. The image was created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 as a promotional piece for Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card depicts a bust-length portrait of the actress, and although the details of the woman's face are unclear, the overall impression is one of elegance and refinement. The image is a prime example of a trade card, a form of advertising popular in the late 19th century. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, which showcases the history of American advertising through the lens of collectible trade cards.