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

"Mae Powers" is a trade card from the "Actresses" series created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card features a photographic portrait of actress Mae Powers, a popular stage performer of the late 19th century. The card showcases Powers in a relaxed pose, captured in a simple, yet elegant, white dress. These trade cards, part of a larger series, were collected by cigarette enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into the world of entertainment during the late 19th century.