Mlle. Narreys, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

This is a card from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards that were produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes between 1886 and 1890. The card features Mlle. Narreys, a performer of the time, and her profile is depicted in a photographic style. The card is a prime example of early advertising efforts aimed at showcasing popular culture figures to promote their product. It features a simple design, using only a photographic portrait of Mlle. Narreys against a plain background and the Old Judge logo with its tagline and company information at the bottom. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.