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

"Mlle. Sorel" is a sepia-toned photograph from the "Actresses" series of trading cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of a woman, identified as "Mlle. Sorel", posed in a relaxed manner with her head resting on her hand. She is wearing a striped hat and a striped skirt, typical of the fashionable attire of the era, which adds a touch of playful charm to her elegant appearance. These collectible cards were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, and their historical and social significance make them valuable artifacts of American culture.