Anna O'Keefe, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890
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This 1890 portrait of actress Anna O'Keefe is part of the "Actresses" series of trading cards produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image features a close-up portrait of O'Keefe in a simple pose, highlighting her prominent features and captivating gaze. This series offered a glimpse into the world of entertainment and likely appealed to both smokers and collectors. The card, measuring 2 1/2 × 1 7/16 inches, is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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