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

"Mabel Santley, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes" is a black and white photograph from 1890, part of a series of trading cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. It features Mabel Santley, a popular actress of the time, in a theatrical pose, holding a whip. The card exemplifies the trend of using celebrities in advertising during the late 19th century. The photograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the world of theater and advertising of the era.