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

This sepia-toned photograph, part of the "Actresses" series, is a collectible trading card issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. It depicts actress Anna Lewis, a popular stage performer of the time, in a casual pose, leaning against a decorative chair. This image is a quintessential example of the "carte de visite" format, a popular photographic style of the 19th century, known for its small size and portrait orientation. The card is a valuable piece of ephemera for those interested in theater history, 19th-century portraiture, and tobacco advertising.