Mlle. Tamzap, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

"Mlle. Tamzap," a 1890s trade card produced by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, features a portrait of actress Mlle. Tamzap. The card, part of a series promoting Sweet Caporal cigarettes, exemplifies a popular marketing technique of the era: using the image of well-known personalities to attract consumers. The photograph captures a sense of charm and theatricality, showcasing Mlle. Tamzap in elaborate attire, with her name printed clearly at the bottom of the card. "Actresses" trade cards are a prime example of nineteenth-century ephemera, offering a glimpse into the commercial culture and popular entertainment of the time.