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

This 1890 cabinet card features a portrait of actress Amy Wells, issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as part of their Actresses series to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The sepia-toned photograph captures Wells in a theatrical pose, dressed in a lacy blouse and fitted pants, with her left hand resting on her hip and her right hand hidden by her flowing cape. This series of cards, with its focus on glamorous actresses of the time, is a fascinating glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century entertainment.