Mlle. Lanteline, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

This is a black and white photograph of the actress Mlle. Lanteline. The photograph was produced by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Mlle. Lanteline is dressed in a richly decorated costume, with a headpiece adorned with flowers and a long, flowing gown. The photograph is an example of a trade card, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. These cards, issued by companies to promote products, often featured images of celebrities or other popular figures, providing a glimpse into the cultural trends of the time. This card, "Mlle. Lanteline," now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, is a testament to the art of advertising and the lasting appeal of ephemera from the past.