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

This black and white photograph, created in 1890 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as part of their "Actresses" series of trading cards, features actress Allie Redpath in a playful pose. The card, meant to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, showcases Redpath's stage presence and the captivating allure of the era's popular actresses. The photograph's simple composition and focus on Redpath's expressive face make it a compelling example of promotional photography from the late 19th century. The card is a small piece of Americana from a time when tobacco companies actively used trading cards to advertise their products.