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

This small-scale, black and white photograph from the late 19th century depicts actress Lettie Lind. Part of a series of cigarette cards commissioned by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, it is a portrait format, showcasing Lind in a simple pose and attire. This type of portrait, characteristic of the late Victorian era, was commonly used in advertising and promotional materials. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this fascinating snapshot of 19th century entertainment.