Pauline Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

"Pauline Hall" is a carte-de-visite from the *Actors and Actresses* series, produced by Goodwin & Company between 1886 and 1890. This trade card, featuring a portrait of actress Pauline Hall, was issued as an advertisement for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes. The photograph is in the style of a formal portrait, showcasing Hall in an elegant pose. Goodwin & Company were renowned for their trade cards, which often featured well-known figures of the time, making them collectible items and a window into 19th-century popular culture.