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

"Lillian Price" is a black and white photograph from the "Actresses" series, a collection of trading cards created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. This particular card features a portrait of the actress Lillian Price, likely captured during a theatrical performance. The image showcases Price in a theatrical pose, leaning her head on her hand, highlighting her striking features and the elaborate hairstyle popular in the late 19th century. This small-format card exemplifies the burgeoning use of photography for commercial purposes during the period.