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

This is a trade card from the Actresses series, produced in 1890 by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of the English actress Ellaline Terriss, who is shown in profile with her hair styled in a fashionable updo. The card is a fine example of the trade cards that were popular in the late 19th century, often featuring images of celebrities and actresses to advertise products. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.