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

"Annie Martell, from the Actresses series" is a collectible trading card produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of actress Annie Martell. This card, like others in the series, was issued as a promotional item for Sweet Caporal cigarettes, a popular brand of tobacco products. The image is a studio portrait, capturing Martell in a seated pose, likely taken to commemorate her career in theater. The card is a good example of the marketing techniques used in the late 19th century to promote consumer products, especially tobacco, by associating them with popular cultural figures.