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

"Goldie Simpson" is a photographic trading card from the "Actresses" series created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. This sepia-toned card features a portrait of the actress Goldie Simpson. The card was distributed as part of a promotional campaign for Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York. These cards were a popular way for tobacco companies to advertise their products in the late 19th century. They were often given away free with purchases of cigarettes or other tobacco products, and they featured images of popular celebrities, actresses, and other figures of the day.