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

"Mlle. Sorel" is a black and white photograph from the Actresses series issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The photograph features a portrait of Mlle. Sorel, a well-known actress of the time. It was part of a larger collection of trading cards featuring prominent actresses, aimed at attracting customers. The photograph is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. The image showcases Mlle. Sorel in a stylish pose, possibly on stage, wearing a large hat, and a flowing gown, highlighting the glamorous image of actresses during the late 19th century.