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

"Miss Mason, from the Actresses series" is a 1890s trading card created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. It depicts a portrait of Miss Mason, a popular stage actress of the time. This card was one of a series issued to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, a brand popular in the late 19th century. The card is a sepia-toned photographic print with a simple design featuring Miss Mason looking directly at the viewer. It is a prime example of early 20th-century advertising, using a familiar face to promote a commercial product. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.