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 cabinet card photograph, created in 1890 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a profile portrait of the actress Frankie Raymond, wearing a stylish hat and a ruffled blouse. The card is part of a larger series, showcasing popular actresses of the era. These cards were given away as promotional items, demonstrating the company's interest in tapping into the burgeoning popularity of entertainment and celebrity culture.