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

"Daisy Williams, from the Actresses series (N245)" is a black and white photograph created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. It is part of a series of trading cards issued by the company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The photograph depicts actress Daisy Williams seated in a chair, looking slightly off to the viewer's left. The card is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This type of advertisement was common in the late 19th century and was used to appeal to consumers. It is a testament to the popularity of the "Actresses" series of trading cards, which reflected the growing popularity of theatre during the period.