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

This is a black and white photograph of the actress Bertha Waring. It is from a series of cards made by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The photograph depicts Waring in a theatrical pose, showcasing the clothing of a performer from the late 19th century. This image is a part of the "Actresses" series, which included many famous actresses of the era, and it exemplifies the connection between popular culture and tobacco advertising in the 1890s. This card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, New York.