Maud Harrison, from the Actresses series (N246), Type 1, issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sporting Extra Cigarettes 1888 - 1892

This photograph, titled "Maud Harrison, from the Actresses series," was created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as part of a promotional campaign for their Sporting Extra Cigarettes. The artwork features a black-and-white portrait of the actress Maud Harrison, presented in a typical cabinet card format popular in the late 19th century. This collectible card exemplifies the trend of using celebrity endorsements to advertise products during this era. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's extensive collection of ephemera.