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

"Miss Neilson" is a sepia-toned photograph from the "Actresses" series produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. The image features a portrait of a woman identified as Miss Neilson, likely an actress at the time. The photograph is a prime example of trade cards, which were popular marketing tools used by companies in the late 19th century. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is valued for its connection to the history of advertising, and its portrayal of popular entertainment of the period.