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

This is a portrait of actress Lottie Maroder, a part of the “Actresses” series of cigarette cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. The image depicts a close-up of the actress's face, her expression is gentle and inviting. This series of cards was distributed with Sweet Caporal cigarettes, and this particular card is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This is a great example of how the business of tobacco used popular culture to appeal to a wider audience, creating a popular and collectible item.