Mrs. St. Henery, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

"Mrs. St. Henery" is a trade card created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote their Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of a woman, likely an actress of the era, posed in a lavish gown, adorned with elaborate embroidery and beading, holding a bouquet of flowers. These cards, known as "cigarette cards," were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often featuring images of celebrities, historical figures, or scenes from popular culture. The card's small size (2 1/2 × 1 7/16 in.) suggests it was intended for personal collection or display. This example is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of late 19th-century America.