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

This is a trade card from the Actresses series created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of actress Nellie McHenry in a formal pose, wearing a lavish gown and hat. This card is part of the growing trend of using celebrities to promote tobacco products in the late 19th century. These trade cards, now considered collectibles, are a fascinating insight into the early history of commercial advertising.