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

"Mlle. Naya," from the Actresses series (N245), is a trade card created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image depicts a woman in an elaborate costume, showcasing the popular trend of using actresses' images in advertising. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the late 19th century and the use of celebrity endorsements in marketing. Trade cards, like this one, were widely used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a form of advertising and were often collected by individuals, offering a glimpse into the social and cultural history of the period.