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

This 1890 photographic print by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company features actress Maud Waldermere. It is one of a series of trade cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The print is a portrait of Waldermere standing in a theatrical pose, holding a cane and wearing a richly ornamented costume. The portrait was part of the "Actresses" series, which featured portraits of popular actresses from the era. This type of trade card was a common form of advertising in the late 19th century.