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

This 1890 photograph, part of the Actresses series produced by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, depicts Flora Walsh, a prominent actress of the time. The card was issued as a promotional item for Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image captures Walsh in a theatrical pose, wearing a Western-inspired ensemble, highlighting the growing popularity of the Wild West theme in popular culture. The card's small size, characteristic of cigarette cards, underscores its intended function as a collectible for consumers.