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

"Nellie Page," a 1890 lithograph by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company is part of the "Actresses" series, which was created to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. This portrait of the actress Nellie Page, wearing a man's outfit, is a striking example of the use of celebrity imagery in advertising. The card, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is part of a larger collection of trade cards showcasing actors, singers, and other popular figures from the time. The use of trade cards as a promotional tool was prevalent in the late 19th century, and this example demonstrates the use of celebrity to market a product.