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

"Annie Livingston" is a sepia-toned photograph depicting the actress Annie Livingston, one of a series of cards issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Livingston in a casual pose, holding a stick and wearing a stylish hat. This photograph is a prime example of the "trade card" format, a popular method of advertising in the late 19th century. The format served as a bridge between the worlds of commercialism and artistic imagery, capturing a moment in time and offering a glimpse into popular culture.