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

"Maggie Rivers, from the Actresses series" is a black and white photograph from 1890, created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. This photograph is part of a series depicting famous actresses of the time, and features Maggie Rivers, a well-known stage performer. The image is a classic example of a trade card, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. Today, it is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a testament to its historical and cultural significance.