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

"Fanny McIntyre" is a monochrome photograph from the "Actresses" series, produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image features a posed portrait of the actress Fanny McIntyre, likely taken from a larger original photograph and printed on card stock. The photograph is a prime example of the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising during the late 19th century, demonstrating the increasing popularity of cigarettes and the power of associating products with famous figures. The work is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.