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

This 1890 photograph, part of the "Actresses" series, showcases Miss Renaldi, a performer of the era. The Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company produced these cards as promotional materials for their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image features Renaldi in a theatrical pose, likely referencing a role she performed in a play, highlighting the trend of using famous faces for marketing purposes in the late 19th century. The portrait is a valuable snapshot of theatrical culture and a reminder of the ways in which everyday objects like cigarette cards were used to promote cultural figures.