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

This 1890 cabinet card, part of the "Actresses" series, features Florence Roberts, a prominent stage actress of the late 19th century. The card was produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as part of their Sweet Caporal cigarette promotional campaign. This type of collectible trading card was common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and reflected the growing popularity of tobacco and the rise of celebrity culture. The image, likely a studio portrait, showcases Roberts in a theatrical pose, conveying her persona as an actress. The card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the intersection of advertising, entertainment, and social history.