Florence Sinclair, from the Actresses series (N246), Type 1, issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sporting Extra Cigarettes 1888 - 1892

This is a portrait of actress Florence Sinclair, part of the "Actresses" series of trading cards produced by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company between 1888 and 1892. The black and white photograph depicts Sinclair in profile, her long hair cascading down her back. These cards, featuring popular actresses of the era, were included in packs of Sporting Extra Cigarettes, making them collectible items for fans. Today, they are considered valuable artifacts of American popular culture and are often collected by enthusiasts of both tobacco and theatre history. This particular card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.