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

"Sylvia Thorne, from the Actresses series" is a trade card from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, depicting the actress Sylvia Thorne. The card was part of a larger set produced in 1890 by Kinney Brothers to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The image shows Thorne standing in a studio setting, posing against a lavishly ornamented chair. This type of trade card was a popular marketing tactic in the late 19th century, and the image serves as a testament to the burgeoning popularity of tobacco and the rise of commercial photography.