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

This is a trade card from the Actresses series, issued in 1890 by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. It features a portrait of Lillian Russell, an American actress and singer. The card showcases Russell in an elegant, late 19th-century gown, standing with a confident pose. The card is a prime example of how tobacco companies used collectible cards featuring famous people to advertise their products. This trade card is a valuable artifact that sheds light on the history of advertising, popular culture, and the life of Lillian Russell.