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

This 1890 trade card, titled "Miss Williamson" from the Actresses series, features a black-and-white portrait of a young woman. The card, created by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, exemplifies the popular trend of using collectible cards as advertising in the late 19th century. The portrait captures the woman in profile, with an elegant hairstyle and delicate features, giving the card a sense of charm and sophistication. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this small yet captivating piece of ephemera.