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

This is a trade card featuring Belle Stewart, an actress, from the "Actresses" series issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. This series of cards was a promotional campaign for Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of Stewart, dressed in a patriotic outfit, likely referencing the "Stars and Stripes." The card's simple design and stark composition are representative of the style of trade cards from the late 19th century, which were commonly used for advertising and marketing. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.