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

"Laura Maxwell, from the Actresses series" is a trade card from the late 19th century, created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a photographic portrait of the actress Laura Maxwell, dressed in a military-inspired costume, and is a prime example of trade card advertising that flourished in the late 19th century. The card's small size, measuring only 2 1/2 × 1 7/16 inches, is typical of the format and aimed at a wide audience of potential consumers.