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

"Hope Ross, from the Actresses series" is a sepia-toned photograph from 1890 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. This is part of a larger series of trading cards featuring actresses, issued to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. This particular card showcases Hope Ross, a popular actress of the era, standing in profile. The photograph captures her in a theatrical pose with a dramatic feathered hat and flowing dress. This piece is a significant piece of both cultural and advertising history. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this card in New York City, highlighting its historical value as a cultural artifact.