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

"Queen Vassar" is a black and white photograph from the "Actresses" series of trading cards issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of the actress Queen Vassar, seated in a chair, wearing a fashionable gown, in a studio setting. These small cards are an example of trade cards, which were popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century, as a form of advertising. They were often collected by individuals, and the image's inclusion in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection highlights their historical significance.