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

This trade card, created by Goodwin & Company between 1886-1890, features a portrait of actress Marie Jansen. The card, part of a series promoting Gypsy Queen Cigarettes, showcases a sepia-toned photograph of Jansen, likely taken from a larger portrait. The card is a prime example of late 19th-century advertising and provides a glimpse into the popular culture of the time. Jansen's captivating pose and the elegant details of her attire were likely meant to associate the cigarettes with sophistication and glamour. This trade card is a fascinating historical artifact that reveals the strategies used to market products in the late 19th-century.