Annie St. Tel, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

This 1890 photograph, titled "Annie St. Tel", is one of a series of trading cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts Annie St. Tel, an actress of the time, posed in a theatrical setting. The image uses a simple sepia tone and captures her in a graceful pose, wearing a flowing gown. These cards, with their unique subject matter, provided a glimpse into the world of entertainment during the late 19th century and represent a fascinating example of early 20th-century American ephemera.