Mlle. Raige, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

This is a black and white photographic print of Mlle. Raige, an actress, from the Actresses series produced by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The print, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, features a woman in a traditional, brightly patterned costume, holding a tambourine in one hand. The image reflects a common marketing strategy of the late 19th century: using the image of popular personalities to promote consumer goods. Mlle. Raige, Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, Actresses series, tobacco cards, 1890s, Kinney Brothers.