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

"Mlle. Simond" is a monochrome photograph from the "Actresses" series produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. Part of a larger set of trading cards given away with Sweet Caporal cigarettes, the image depicts a woman identified as "Mlle. Simond" in a formal pose, likely an actress of the era. The photograph's simple composition and focus on the subject highlight the burgeoning popularity of tobacco cards as a form of entertainment in the late 19th century. This image is a prime example of the "carte de visite" format, a popular photographic style in the 19th century, and is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York.