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

This photograph, part of the "Actresses" series, is a promotional card for Sporting Extra Cigarettes. It features a bust-length portrait of Amelia Clover, a prominent actress of the late 19th century, against a plain background. The Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, known for their innovative marketing, produced these cards between 1888 and 1892 to promote their brand. This card is a prime example of the "trade card" genre, which combined advertising with artistic representation. Currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it exemplifies the burgeoning popularity of tobacco cards as collectible ephemera.