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

"Yolande Wallace, from the Actresses series" is a carte-de-visite photograph from 1890 issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. It depicts actress Yolande Wallace, posed with a relaxed, alluring expression, her arms folded in a dramatic pose. This portrait, part of a larger series showcasing famous actresses, exemplifies the use of celebrity endorsements in late 19th-century advertising. Today, it's housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, offering a glimpse into the intersection of entertainment and product marketing of the time.