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

This photograph, part of the Actresses series, is a promotional card from Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company for Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Featuring Lena Northern, a popular actress of the late 19th century, the card captures her in a casual pose, wearing a hat and a light blouse. The sepia tone and simple composition are characteristic of the photographic style of the era. This collectible card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the advertising strategies of the late 19th century and the popularity of tobacco products in the American culture.