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

This is a trade card from the Actresses series created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card features a black and white photograph of actress Lillian Prince, standing with her right arm raised. This series of trade cards features actresses popular during the late 19th century. These cards are considered ephemera and reflect the evolving use of photography in advertising. The card's small size, simple composition, and the use of a photographic image are characteristic of this type of advertising from the era.