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

"May Waldron, from the Actresses series (N245)" is a sepia-toned photograph depicting the actress May Waldron. The image was printed by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 as part of a series of trading cards promoting Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card features a close-up portrait of Waldron, captured in profile with her hair styled in a bouffant and her gaze directed slightly off to the side. The card provides a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century theatrical culture and the marketing strategies employed by tobacco companies. This card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.