Louise Litta, from the Actresses series (N246), Type 1, issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sporting Extra Cigarettes 1888 - 1892

This is a photograph of Louise Litta from the "Actresses" series of cigarette cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company between 1888 and 1892. The image is a bust-length portrait of Litta, an actress of the time, wearing an elaborate hat and ornate jewelry. The card is a prime example of the trade cards used in the late 19th century to advertise tobacco products. The card is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. These cards were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring a wide variety of subjects, including actresses, athletes, and historical figures.