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

"Fanny Rice, from the Actresses series (N245)" is a sepia-toned photograph of the famous American actress Fanny Rice, created in 1890 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The card, part of a series promoting Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, shows Rice in a theatrical pose, highlighting her distinctive style and charisma. The image is a prime example of the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising, capturing the popularity of both the actress and the brand. It now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.