Minnie Palmer, from World's Beauties, Series 1 (N26) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph from a series of trading cards issued by Allen & Ginter, a prominent tobacco company, in 1888. The card depicts a portrait of Minnie Palmer, a popular actress of the era, in a stylish hat with a pink ribbon and a lace collar. The image is a beautiful example of late-19th-century portraiture, combining a realistic likeness with a sense of elegance and refinement, typical of the Victorian era. It also showcases the artistic techniques used in the production of these popular collectible cards.