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

"Wallie Eddinger" is a sepia-toned photograph from the "Actresses" series, produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 as a trade card for Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image portrays a young woman, likely an actress of the time, with a wistful expression. The card was issued to be collected by consumers, as part of a larger marketing campaign. This series, now held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers insight into the popular culture and advertising practices of the late 19th century.