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

"Mabel Montgomery, from the Actresses series" is a sepia-toned photograph produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 as a promotional card for Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image depicts Mabel Montgomery, a popular stage actress of the time, seated elegantly in a flowing gown. The photograph's simple composition and realistic portrayal were common in the trade card genre, which often featured famous figures and scenes from popular culture. This card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a small but captivating glimpse into the world of late 19th-century entertainment and advertising.