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

"Amy Wells, from the Actresses series" is a black and white photograph produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. It features a portrait of actress Amy Wells, standing in a simple pose and wearing a lacy top and white pants. The card was part of a series of trading cards issued to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The image exemplifies the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising, popularized in the late 19th century. This particular card is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.