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

This is a trade card featuring the actress Miss Morris, one of a series of cards created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The portrait, printed in black and white, shows Miss Morris in profile, with a simple background. The card's design echoes the popular "carte de visite" style, a type of small portrait photograph that was common in the 19th century. These collectible cards, like this one, were an effective way to promote a product and also highlight popular stage actors of the time.