Mlle. Nordrum, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

"Mlle. Nordrum," from the Actresses series, is a black and white photograph produced in 1890 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The image features Mlle. Nordrum, a performer, in a theatrical costume, likely for a play or operetta. This card was part of a larger set issued by the Kinney Brothers to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. This card is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY. This collectible card exemplifies the use of celebrity endorsements to market products in the late 19th century.