Miss Lane, from the Actresses series (N246), Type 1, issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sporting Extra Cigarettes 1888 - 1892

"Miss Lane, from the Actresses series" is a trade card from the late 19th century, produced by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as a collectible to promote their Sporting Extra Cigarettes. The card features a simple portrait of Miss Lane, an actress, in a bust-length composition with a neutral background. The image showcases the typical conventions of portrait photography of the era, using a formal and straightforward approach to capture the subject's likeness. This card is an excellent example of the use of ephemera in advertising and marketing practices of the 19th century.