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

"Caroline Miskel" is a monochrome photograph from the *Actresses* series, a set of trading cards issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes in 1890. The image portrays Caroline Miskel, a prominent actress of the time, in a full-length portrait. She is dressed in a flowing gown and stands with her hands behind her back, looking directly at the viewer. The card is a prime example of the use of celebrity imagery for commercial purposes in the late 19th century, and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.