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

This is a sepia-toned photograph of the actress Lillian Lewis, part of the "Actresses" series of trading cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image shows Lewis in a relaxed pose, her head resting on her hand, creating a sense of intimacy and intrigue. This card exemplifies the popular use of celebrity imagery in advertising during the late 19th century, connecting the product with the glamour and fame of the time. The card is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.