M'lle Marriott, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

"M'lle Marriott" is a black and white photograph from the "Actresses" series produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The photograph depicts a bust-length portrait of a woman identified as "M'lle Marriott" who is likely an actress, as the series focused on prominent women in the theatre industry. The image is a classic example of late 19th-century portraiture, highlighting the subject's features and elegance, and showcasing the craftsmanship of the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The photograph is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.