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

"Mdme Savarin" is a black and white photograph from the "Actresses" series, issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The photograph depicts a woman, possibly an actress, in an elegant dress, standing in a theatrical setting. This type of collectible card, known as a "trade card", was common in the late 19th century and served as advertising. The image is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.