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

"Frankie Raymond, from the Actresses series" is a black and white photograph from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company's 1890 series promoting Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image features a woman in a jester costume, holding a staff and facing the viewer. This card exemplifies the trend of using popular figures, like actresses, to promote consumer products in the late 19th century, and now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The card is a small, but significant piece of Americana, offering a glimpse into the history of marketing and cultural representation.