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

"Cora Macy, from the Actresses series" is a sepia-toned photograph depicting actress Cora Macy from the late 19th century, part of a larger collection of trading cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. This photograph, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fascinating example of how commercial products were used to popularize and circulate images of popular figures. The simple, yet elegant composition highlights Macy's face and offers a glimpse into the allure of actresses of the time.