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

"Lettie Meredith," from the *Actresses* series, is a monochrome photograph by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, issued as a collectible trading card to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The image shows a young woman, Lettie Meredith, in a large feathered hat, her smile captivating, her face framed by her soft curls. The image captures Meredith in a theatrical pose, possibly mid-performance. The use of a rose bouquet in her hand, while traditionally associated with femininity, also adds a theatrical touch to the image. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is an excellent example of 19th-century advertising, incorporating a celebrity portrait to engage consumers.