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

"Lillian Russell" is a sepia-toned, portrait-style trading card created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 as part of their "Actresses" series to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. It features a close-up of the famous stage actress, Lillian Russell, with her hair styled in elaborate curls and wearing a large feathered hat and a lacy dress. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and measures 2 1/2 x 1 7/16 inches. These cards were popular collector's items in the late 19th century and served as an early form of celebrity marketing.