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

This is a photographic portrait of actress Margaret Robinson, created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 as part of their "Actresses" series of trading cards. The cards were intended to be given away with the purchase of Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The image features Robinson in a close-up, smiling and looking directly at the viewer. The portrait is printed in sepia tones, a popular style for the time. These "Actresses" trading cards are a fascinating example of the use of collectible imagery as a form of advertising in the late 19th century.