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

This is a promotional card featuring actress Harriett Vernon, created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. Part of a larger series of cards promoting their "Sweet Caporal" brand of cigarettes, this card depicts Vernon in a theatrical costume, holding a staff topped with a winged figure. The card showcases Vernon's stage persona, serving as a collectible for fans and a marketing tool for the company. The card is a valuable glimpse into the history of the theater, cigarette advertising, and the relationship between the two.