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

This is a trade card from the "Actresses" series produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890, featuring actress Carrie Wilson. The card showcases a photographic portrait of Wilson in a theatrical pose, likely from a stage production. The trade cards were distributed with Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, popular in the late 19th century. These collectible cards featuring famous personalities were a common marketing strategy, attracting consumers through the allure of celebrity and the possibility of owning a piece of popular culture.