Actress with guitar, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

"Actress with guitar" is a monochrome photograph from the "Actresses" series (N245) issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. This small-format card depicts a woman in a stage costume standing next to a guitar, a popular prop for performers in the late 19th century. The Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company used these trade cards to advertise their products and appeal to a wide audience. The image is a compelling example of 19th-century commercial photography, capturing the glamour and allure of the entertainment industry at the time.