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

"Miss Otway," from the "Actresses" series, is a 1890 portrait card issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card, part of a series of collectible cards featuring actresses of the era, showcases Miss Otway in a close-up portrait, her face framed by a soft fur collar and a large, feathery hat. The card is a prime example of the collectible trading cards popular in the late 19th century and showcases the use of portrait photography as a promotional tool in the tobacco industry. This particular card is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.